01 Word definition

sheer

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is SHEER a word?

Yes. SHEER is a 5-letter verb. turn sharply; change direction abruptly Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHEER?

S-H-E-E-R

SHEER contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly

    “The car cut to the left at the intersection”

2adjective

  1. complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

    “absolute freedom”
Synonyms
swervecurvetrendveerslueslewabsolutedownrightout-and-outrank
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends7points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHEER spelled?

S1H2E3E4R5
Starts withSHEFirst 3 letters
Ends withEERLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About SHEER.

How do you spell SHEER?

SHEER is spelled S-H-E-E-R. It contains 5 letters.