Gear
Yes, gear is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
What does gear mean?
noun
- a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
- wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
- a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
verb
- set the level or character of
She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for gear
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 5 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of gear
- rage
- ager
Words you can make from gear
Frequently asked questions
Is gear a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Gear 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 gear worth in Scrabble?
Gear is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does gear mean?
Gear means: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.