Is BEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BEARS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BEARS mean?
Bears is a form of BEAR.
- verb
have
“bear a resemblance”
- verb
cause to be born
“My wife had twins yesterday!”
- verb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
- verb
move while holding up or supporting
“Bear gifts”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
B (3) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) + S (1) = 7 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 BEARS
BEARS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of BEARS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BEARS
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