Unscramble TEAR

The letters T, E, A, R can be unscrambled into 21 words, including 2 anagrams that use every letter: RATE and TARE. The highest-scoring common word is RATE (4 points).

T1E1A1R1
Meaning

What does TEAR mean?

  1. noun a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
  2. noun an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
  3. noun an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
  4. verb separate or cause to separate abruptly

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Word facts

TEAR in word games

4classic points
4Words With Friends points
4letters (2 vowels)
Fairly commonabout 22 uses per million words

TEAR is valid in the ENABLE word list used by many word game apps. In everyday English it is fairly common: seen regularly in books, news and online. Points are face values only, without board bonuses.

Anagrams of TEAR

Words that use all 4 letters exactly once.

rate4tare4

Words made from the letters in TEAR

21 words, longest first. Faded words are valid in word games but rarely used in everyday English.

Points

4-letter words 2 words

rate4tare4

3-letter words 12 words

are3art3ate3ear3eat3era3eta3rat3ret3tae3tar3tea3

2-letter words 7 words

ae2ar2at2er2et2re2ta2

Add one letter to TEAR

Words you can make with all the letters of TEAR plus one more. Handy when there is a free tile on the board.

after8great6water8later5heart8trade6earth8extra12rates5treat5tears5alert5rated6trace7react7alter5stare5cater7tread6crate7mater7terra5eater5taper7

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Frequently asked questions

What words can you make with the letters in TEAR?
You can make 21 words from the letters T, E, A, R. The longest common ones are RATE, ARE, ART, ATE and EAR. The full list, grouped by length, is shown above.
What is an anagram of TEAR?
TEAR has 2 anagrams in our word list: RATE and TARE.
How many points is TEAR worth?
TEAR is worth 4 points with classic tile values and 4 points in Words With Friends, before any board bonuses.
Is TEAR a valid word?
Yes. TEAR is in the ENABLE word list used by many word game apps, and it is a noun in the WordNet dictionary.