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SHEER

/ˈʃɪə/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, adverb, verb

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
Unscramble SHEER Find Scrabble words

Definition of SHEER

noun

A sheer curtain or fabric.

"Use sheers to maximize natural light."

adjective

Very thin or transparent.

"Her light, sheer dress caught everyone’s attention."

adjective

Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.

adjective

(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

"I think it is sheer genius to invent such a thing."

adverb

Clean; quite; at once.

noun

The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.

noun

An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

verb

To swerve from a course.

"A horse sheers at a bicycle."

Synonyms of SHEER

Words with similar meaning

downright mere pure unmitigated undiluted perpendicular steep vertical diaphanous see-through thin

Examples of SHEER in a Sentence

  • "Use sheers to maximize natural light."
  • "Her light, sheer dress caught everyone’s attention."
  • "I think it is sheer genius to invent such a thing."
  • "A horse sheers at a bicycle."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
7
points

Is SHEER a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for SHEER

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

Letter sheer Total
Scrabble 14111 8
WWF 13111 7

Anagrams of SHEER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

heres 8/7 herse 8/7

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHEER

31 words from the letters in SHEER

5-letter words

heres 8/7 USUKWWF herse 8/7 UK

4-letter words

here 7/6 USUKWWF ersh 7/6 UK hers 7/6 USUKWWF rehs 7/6 UK resh 7/6 USUKWWF sher 7/6 UK rees 4/4 USUKWWF seer 4/4 USUKWWF sere 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

her 6/5 USUKWWF reh 6/5 UK ehs 6/5 UK hes 6/5 USUKWWF she 6/5 USUKWWF ere 3/3 USUKWWF ree 3/3 USUKWWF see 3/3 USUKWWF ers 3/3 USUKWWF res 3/3 USWWF ser 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK rs 2/2 UK

How to Use SHEER in Word Games

SHEER 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, SHEER 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 SHEER to find 31 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SHEER

What does SHEER mean?
SHEER is a noun. A sheer curtain or fabric.
Is SHEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHEER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHEER worth in Scrabble?
SHEER 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 SHEER?
You can make 31 words from the letters in SHEER. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHEER?
Synonyms of SHEER include: downright, mere, pure, unmitigated, undiluted, perpendicular. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SHEER?
The anagrams of SHEER (words using the exact same letters) are: HERES, HERSE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.