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Smear

Yes, smear 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 smear mean?

noun

  1. slanderous defamation
  2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
  3. a blemish made by dirt he had a smudge on his cheek

verb

  1. stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
  2. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
  3. cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it smear the wall with paint

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for smear

Word facts

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

Anagrams of smear

  • mares
  • reams
  • maser
  • marse

Words you can make from smear

Unscramble SMEAR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is smear a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Smear 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 smear worth in Scrabble?

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

What does smear mean?

Smear means: slanderous defamation.

Could smear be a Wordle answer?

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