Shear
Yes, shear is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does shear mean?
noun
- (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves
the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram
- a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
verb
- cut with shears
shear hedges
- shear the wool from
shear sheep
- cut or cut through with shears
shear the wool off the lamb
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shear
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of shear
- share
- hears
- hares
- rheas
Words you can make from shear
Frequently asked questions
Is shear a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shear 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 shear worth in Scrabble?
Shear is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shear mean?
Shear means: (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves.
Could shear be a Wordle answer?
Shear is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.