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GEAR

/ɡɪə(ɹ)/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

G 2/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of GEAR

noun

Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

noun

Clothing; garments.

noun

Goods; property; household items.

verb

To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

verb

To be in, or come into, gear.

verb

To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

adjective

Great or fantastic

Synonyms of GEAR

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is GEAR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

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

Letter Values for GEAR

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

Letter gear Total
Scrabble 2111 5
WWF 3111 6

Anagrams of GEAR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use GEAR in Word Games

GEAR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: GEAR 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 GEAR to find 21 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GEAR

What does GEAR mean?
GEAR is a noun. Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
Is GEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GEAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GEAR worth in Scrabble?
GEAR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GEAR?
You can make 21 words from the letters in GEAR. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GEAR?
Synonyms of GEAR include: cog, cogwheel, gearwheel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of GEAR?
The anagrams of GEAR (words using the exact same letters) are: AGER, AGRE, AREG, GARE, RAGE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.