Is TEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TEAR mean?
- verb
separate or cause to separate abruptly
“The rope snapped”
- verb
to separate or be separated by force
“planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars”
- noun
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
“his story brought tears to her eyes”
- verb
move quickly and violently
“The car tore down the street”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 4 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 TEAR
Single letters that turn TEAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of TEAR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TEAR
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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