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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

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
5
Letters
4

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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