BEAR

/bɛə(ɹ)/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

B 3
E 1
A 1
R 1

Meaning of BEAR

noun
  1. A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
  2. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
verb
  1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
    "to bear a railroad stock"
adjective
  1. (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
    "The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."
verb
  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
    "Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news."
  2. To support, sustain, or endure.
noun
  1. Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.
noun
  1. A pillowcase; a fabric case or covering as for a pillow.
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Anagrams of BEAR

bare6
brae6

Related words

baal6
baas6
baba8
babe8
babu8
baby11
bach11
back12
bade7
bads7
baff12
bags7
baht9
bail6
bait6
bake10
bald7
bale6
balk10
ball6
balm8
bals6
bams8
band7

About the word BEAR

Is "BEAR" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BEAR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BEAR" worth?

In Scrabble, "BEAR" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "BEAR" mean?

A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

What are the anagrams of "BEAR"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BEAR: BARE, BRAE.