SPEAR
/spɪɹ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SPEAR
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
A soldier armed with such a weapon; a spearman.
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
To pierce with a spear.
(by extension) To penetrate or strike with, or as if with, any long narrow object; to make a thrusting motion that catches an object on the tip of a long device.
To shoot into a long stem, as some plants do.
Male.
"a spear counterpart"
Pertaining to male family members.
"the spear side of the family"
Examples of SPEAR in a Sentence
- "a spear counterpart"
- "the spear side of the family"
Word Details
Is SPEAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPEAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPEAR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPEAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | e | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of SPEAR
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPEAR
71 words from the letters in SPEAR
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SPEAR in Word Games
SPEAR 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, SPEAR 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 SPEAR to find 71 additional valid words.