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SPEAR

/spɪɹ/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

S 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of SPEAR

noun

A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

noun

A soldier armed with such a weapon; a spearman.

noun

A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

verb

To pierce with a spear.

verb

(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.

verb

To shoot into a long stem, as some plants do.

adjective

Male.

"a spear counterpart"

adjective

Pertaining to male family members.

"the spear side of the family"

Antonyms of SPEAR

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SPEAR in a Sentence

  • "a spear counterpart"
  • "the spear side of the family"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is SPEAR a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 spear Total
Scrabble 13111 7
WWF 14111 8

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPEAR

What does SPEAR mean?
SPEAR is a noun. A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
Is SPEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPEAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPEAR worth in Scrabble?
SPEAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SPEAR?
You can make 71 words from the letters in SPEAR. 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 SPEAR?
The anagrams of SPEAR (words using the exact same letters) are: APERS, APRES, ASPER, PARES, PARSE, PEARS, PRASE, PRESA, RAPES, REAPS, SPAER, SPARE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.