01 Word definition

rear

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is REAR a word?

Yes. REAR is a 4-letter noun. the back of a military formation or procession Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell REAR?

R-E-A-R

REAR contains 4 letters, begins with R, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the back of a military formation or procession

    “infantrymen were in the rear”

2noun

  1. the side of an object that is opposite its front

    “his room was toward the rear of the hotel”
Synonyms
backsideback end
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends4points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is REAR spelled?

R1E2A3R4
Starts withREAFirst 3 letters
Ends withEARLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats R
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 4 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 REAR.

How do you spell REAR?

REAR is spelled R-E-A-R. It contains 4 letters.