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Is DEAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEAR mean?

  1. adjective

    dearly loved

  2. noun

    a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

  3. adjective

    with or in a close or intimate relationship

    “a good friend”

  4. noun

    a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 5 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 DEAR

Single letters that turn DEAR 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 DEAR

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEAR

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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