Enclose
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To surround or seal something completely within a boundary or container, or to include something inside an envelope or parcel.
“Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope when you submit your application by post.”
Pronunciation
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/ɪnˈkləʊz/
Syllables
en·close
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Wordle
Contains the word CLOSE within it, with EN- prefix and four vowels across the word
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, with the sub-word CLOSE inside making it a reliable rack play
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