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Scare

Yes, scare is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does scare mean?

noun

  1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events panic in the stock market
  2. a sudden attack of fear

verb

  1. cause fear in The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
  2. cause to lose courage dashed by the refusal

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for scare

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of scare

  • acres
  • races
  • cares
  • carse
  • serac
  • escar

Words you can make from scare

Unscramble SCARE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is scare a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Scare 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 scare worth in Scrabble?

Scare is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does scare mean?

Scare means: sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events.

Could scare be a Wordle answer?

Scare is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.