Fear
Yes, fear is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
What does fear mean?
noun
- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
- an anxious feeling
care had aged him
- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
the fear of God
verb
- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
I fear she might get aggressive
- be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
I fear the winters in Moscow
- be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for fear
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of fear
- fare
- frae
Words you can make from fear
Frequently asked questions
Is fear a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Fear is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is fear worth in Scrabble?
Fear is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does fear mean?
Fear means: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).