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SHEAR

5 letters · 1 syllable

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of SHEAR

SHEAR is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 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
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
7
points

Is SHEAR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: SHEAR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHEAR

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

Letter shear Total
Scrabble 14111 8
WWF 13111 7

Anagrams of SHEAR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

hares 8/7 hears 8/7 rheas 8/7 share 8/7

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHEAR

60 words from the letters in SHEAR

5-letter words

hares 8/7 USUKWWF hears 8/7 USUKWWF rheas 8/7 USUKWWF share 8/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hare 7/6 USUKWWF hear 7/6 USUKWWF rhea 7/6 USUKWWF haes 7/6 USUKWWF shea 7/6 USUKWWF rahs 7/6 UK rash 7/6 USUKWWF ersh 7/6 UK hers 7/6 USUKWWF rehs 7/6 UK resh 7/6 USUKWWF sher 7/6 UK ares 4/4 USUKWWF arse 4/4 USUKWWF ears 4/4 USUKWWF eras 4/4 USUKWWF rase 4/4 USUKWWF sear 4/4 USUKWWF sera 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hae 6/5 USUKWWF rah 6/5 USUKWWF her 6/5 USUKWWF reh 6/5 UK ahs 6/5 UK ash 6/5 USUKWWF has 6/5 USUKWWF sha 6/5 USUKWWF ehs 6/5 UK hes 6/5 USUKWWF she 6/5 USUKWWF are 3/3 USUKWWF ear 3/3 USUKWWF era 3/3 USUKWWF eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF ars 3/3 USUKWWF ras 3/3 USUKWWF sar 3/3 UK ers 3/3 USUKWWF res 3/3 USWWF ser 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ar 2/2 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK rs 2/2 UK

How to Use SHEAR in Word Games

SHEAR is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHEAR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHEAR to find 60 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHEAR

What does SHEAR mean?
SHEAR is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SHEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHEAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHEAR worth in Scrabble?
SHEAR is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SHEAR?
You can make 60 words from the letters in SHEAR. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHEAR?
The anagrams of SHEAR (words using the exact same letters) are: HARES, HEARS, RHEAS, SHARE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.