SMEARS is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. SMEARS is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SMEARS?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 27 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SMEARS is to know. It scores 8 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 6.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SMEARS
No single letter turns SMEARS into another word.
How SMEARS scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in SMEARS, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 2 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 153,299.
What stands out about SMEARS
- SMEARS begins and ends with the same letter.
- The same 6 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does SMEARS mean in Scrabble?
SMEARS is a form of SMEAR (its plural or a verb form).
SMEAR(verb) — To spread a soft or sticky substance over a surface in a messy way, or to damage someone's reputation with false or exaggerated accusations.
Anagrams of SMEARS
The 6 tiles of SMEARS in a different order — 2 found.
Shorter words from the letters in SMEARS
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Common questions about SMEARS
- Is SMEARS valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SMEARS, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SMEARS worth?
- SMEARS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to SMEARS?
- No single letter can be added to SMEARS to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of SMEARS:
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