What does DEAR mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪr/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Words With Friends score
- 5
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- dearly loved
- with or in a close or intimate relationship“a good friend”
- earnest“one's dearest wish”
- having a high price“costly jewelry”
noun
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
adverb
- with affection“she loved him dearly”
- at a great cost“he paid dearly for the food”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
dears6dearer7
Anagrams of DEAR
Words inside DEAR
12 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DEAR a valid word in word games?
DEAR is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DEAR worth?
DEAR is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 5 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DEAR?
12 other words, including ARE, RED, DE and RE.