Definition of DEAR
DEAR is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is DEAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DEAR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DEAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of DEAR
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEAR
19 words from the letters in DEAR
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DEAR in Word Games
DEAR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DEAR is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEAR to find 19 additional valid words.