WEIR
/wɪə/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of WEIR
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
Word Details
Is WEIR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WEIR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WEIR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WEIR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | e | i | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WEIR
7 words from the letters in WEIR
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WEIR in Word Games
WEIR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WEIR is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WEIR to find 7 additional valid words.