How many points is TEAR worth in Scrabble?

TEAR is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEAR?

TEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TEAR?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STEAR, TEARS, TEARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TEAR

4 pts

TEAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points. TEAR means "drop of fluid appearing in and falling from the eye".

Meaning & examples

noun

A hole or break caused by tearing.
Example: A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam.
A rampage.
Example: to go on a tear

verb

To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
Example: He tore his coat on the nail.
To injure as if by pulling apart.
Example: He has a torn ligament.
To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
Example: He was torn by conflicting emotions.

Synonyms: rend, rip

noun

A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
Example: Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on.
Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
(glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.

verb

To produce tears.
Example: Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

drop of fluid appearing in and falling from the eye

In a sentence: "The tear is noted."

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Front hooks

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STEAR5 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after TEAR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TEAR, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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TEAR Scrabble FAQ

Is TEAR a Scrabble word?: TEAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points.
What does TEAR mean?: drop of fluid appearing in and falling from the eye
How do you use TEAR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tear is noted."
How many points is TEAR worth in Scrabble?: TEAR is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEAR?: TEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEAR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STEAR, TEARS, TEARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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