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Tear

Yes, tear is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does tear mean?

noun

  1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands his story brought tears to her eyes
  2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart there was a rip in his pants
  3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking they went on a bust that lasted three days

verb

  1. separate or cause to separate abruptly The rope snapped
  2. to separate or be separated by force planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars
  3. move quickly and violently The car tore down the street

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tear

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of tear

Words you can make from tear

Unscramble TEAR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tear a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tear 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 tear worth in Scrabble?

Tear is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tear mean?

Tear means: a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.