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Is CLEAR a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CLEAR is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and a verb, most often meaning “readily apparent to the mind”.

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Is CLEAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. CLEAR is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: LACER, CARLE, RECAL.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
100th percentile

CLEAR meaning and definition

CLEAR has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

CLEAR as an adjective

  1. Readily apparent to the mind.
  2. Free from confusion or doubt.
  3. Affording free passage or view.

CLEAR as a verb

  1. Rid of obstructions.

CLEAR Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

CLEAR scores 7 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
C34
L12
E11
A11
R11
Total79

CLEAR on premium squares

On a double word square CLEAR scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of CLEAR

3 words use exactly the same 5 letters as CLEAR. See all anagrams of CLEAR.

  • lacer7
  • carle7
  • recal7

Shorter words hiding in CLEAR

The letters C, L, E, A, R make 34 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble CLEAR: all 34 words.

Words like CLEAR

One-letter changes to CLEAR, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in CLEAR

Add one letter to CLEAR

  • clears8

Remove one letter from CLEAR

  • lear4

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CLEAR word facts

CLEAR is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E and A) and 3 consonants. It starts with C and ends with R. By corpus frequency, CLEAR is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters C, L, E, A, R on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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CLEAR Scrabble word FAQ

Is CLEAR a Scrabble word?

Yes. CLEAR is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does CLEAR mean?

CLEAR is used as an adjective and a verb. Its most common meaning is “readily apparent to the mind”.

How many points is CLEAR worth in Scrabble?

CLEAR is worth 7 points in Scrabble: C (3) + L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is CLEAR in Words With Friends?

CLEAR is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of CLEAR?

CLEAR has 3 anagrams: LACER, CARLE, RECAL. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in CLEAR?

You can make 34 shorter words from the letters in CLEAR, including CARE, RACE, REAL and ACE.

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