SHEARER
7-letter word
SHEARER is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHEARER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SHEARER has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does SHEARER Mean?
Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926)
SHEARER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHEARER — Word Stats
Is SHEARER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHEARER scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHEARER are H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHEARER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHEARER scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHEARER scores 9 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SHEARER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SHEARER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHEARER has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from SHEARER's letters: ARERE · ASHER · EARSH · EASER · ERASE · ERSAR
Is SHEARER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHEARER is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SHEARER:
S____________RS_____R Is SHEARER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHEARER is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SHEARER's letters.
Words You Can Make From SHEARER
Shorter words hidden in SHEARER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHEARER
Is SHEARER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHEARER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHEARER in Scrabble?
SHEARER scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is SHEARER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHEARER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does SHEARER mean?
SHEARER: Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926)
Can SHEARER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHEARER has 7 letters.
What words can you make from SHEARER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHEARER's letters. Short words like AE, AH, AR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHEARER have any anagrams?
Yes — SHEARER's letters can also spell: HEARERS, REHEARS, RESHARE, RESHEAR.
Is SHEARER in the dictionary?
Yes. SHEARER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.