SMEAR
/smɪə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SMEAR
A mark made by smearing.
"This detergent cleans windows without leaving smears."
Any of various forms of distortion that make a signal harder to see or hear.
A Pap smear.
"I'm going to the doctor's this afternoon for a smear."
To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
"The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
To have a substance smeared on (a surface).
"She smeared her lips with lipstick."
To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.
"The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior."
Examples of SMEAR in a Sentence
- "This detergent cleans windows without leaving smears."
- "I'm going to the doctor's this afternoon for a smear."
- "The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
- "She smeared her lips with lipstick."
Word Details
Is SMEAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMEAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMEAR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMEAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | e | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of SMEAR
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMEAR
57 words from the letters in SMEAR
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SMEAR in Word Games
SMEAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SMEAR 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 SMEAR to find 57 additional valid words.