Cloture

/ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters

Definition of Cloture

noun

In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.

verb

To end legislative debate by this means.

Anagrams of Cloture

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "cloture":

clouter coulter

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "cloture" and rearranging:

+sclotures clouters coulters

Related Word Patterns

CL...Words starting with "cl"...REWords ending with "re"All 7-letter words Unscramble "cloture"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Letter Values

c3

l1

o1

t1

u1

r1

e1

Total: 9 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "cloture"All 7-Letter Words Words Starting With "C"

Rhymes With Cloture

abampere abjure accoutre acquire acre acrospire acupressure acupuncture adhere adipocere adjure admeasure

Related 7-Letter Words

cabalas cabanas cabaret cabbage cabbagy cabbala cabbies cabbing cabezon cabildo cabined cabinet cablers cablets cabling

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Cloture"

Cloture is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "cloture" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Cloture" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cloture" is a low-scoring word.