TEARS
/tiːɹz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TEARS
A hole or break caused by tearing.
"A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam."
A rampage.
"to go on a tear"
To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
"He tore his coat on the nail."
To injure as if by pulling apart.
"He has a torn ligament."
To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
"He was torn by conflicting emotions."
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
"Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on."
Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
(glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.
Examples of TEARS in a Sentence
- "A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam."
- "to go on a tear"
- "He tore his coat on the nail."
- "He has a torn ligament."
Word Details
Is TEARS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEARS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TEARS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TEARS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | a | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of TEARS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEARS
81 words from the letters in TEARS
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How to Use TEARS in Word Games
TEARS 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, TEARS 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 TEARS to find 81 additional valid words.