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FEAR

4 letters · 1 syllable

F 4/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of FEAR

FEAR is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 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

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
7
points

Is FEAR a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FEAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like FEAR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for FEAR

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter fear Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 4111 7

Anagrams of FEAR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use FEAR in Word Games

FEAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: FEAR 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 FEAR to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FEAR

What does FEAR mean?
FEAR is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is FEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FEAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FEAR worth in Scrabble?
FEAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from FEAR?
You can make 19 words from the letters in FEAR. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of FEAR?
The anagrams of FEAR (words using the exact same letters) are: FARE, FRAE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.