STARE
/stɛə(ɹ)/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STARE
A persistent gaze.
"the stares of astonished passers-by"
(construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
"to stare a timid person into submission"
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
"staring windows or colours"
A starling.
Examples of STARE in a Sentence
- "the stares of astonished passers-by"
- "to stare a timid person into submission"
- "staring windows or colours"
Word Details
Is STARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STARE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of STARE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STARE
81 words from the letters in STARE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STARE in Word Games
STARE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STARE 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 STARE to find 81 additional valid words.