Is “Cloture” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CLOTURE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
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Meaning of Cloture

/ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/

noun
  1. 1.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.

Synonyms: closure

verb
  1. 1.To end legislative debate by this means.