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Is BEAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BEAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BEAR mean?

  1. verb

    have

    “bear a resemblance”

  2. verb

    cause to be born

    “My wife had twins yesterday!”

  3. verb

    put up with something or somebody unpleasant

    “I cannot bear his constant criticism”

  4. verb

    move while holding up or supporting

    “Bear gifts”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

4

Letters

B (3) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BEAR

Single letters that turn BEAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of BEAR

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BEAR

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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