01 Word definition

bear

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is BEAR a word?

Yes. BEAR is a 4-letter noun. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BEAR?

B-E-A-R

BEAR contains 4 letters, begins with B, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

2noun

  1. an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BEAR spelled?

B1E2A3R4
Starts withBEAFirst 3 letters
Ends withEARLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play BEAR?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About BEAR.

How do you spell BEAR?

BEAR is spelled B-E-A-R. It contains 4 letters.