Sheer
Yes, sheer 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 sheer mean?
verb
- turn sharply; change direction abruptly
The car cut to the left at the intersection
- cause to sheer
She sheered her car around the obstacle
adjective
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
absolute freedom
- not mixed with extraneous elements
plain water
- very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
a bluff headland
adverb
- straight up or down without a break
- directly
he fell sheer into the water
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for sheer
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 sheer
- heres
Words you can make from sheer
Frequently asked questions
Is sheer a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Sheer 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 sheer worth in Scrabble?
Sheer is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does sheer mean?
Sheer means: turn sharply; change direction abruptly.
Could sheer be a Wordle answer?
Sheer is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.