How many points is DEAR worth in Scrabble?

DEAR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEAR?

DEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEARS, DEARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

DEAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. DEAR means "greatly loved".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

greatly loved

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEAR. It scores 5 points.

Add one letter after DEAR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DEAR, without blank tiles.

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Is DEAR a Scrabble word?: DEAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is DEAR worth in Scrabble?: DEAR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEAR?: DEAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEAR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEARS, DEARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.