SCARE
/skɛə/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SCARE
noun
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A minor fright.
"Johnny had a bad scare last night."
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A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.
"a food-poisoning scare"
verb
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To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
"Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?"
adjective
- Lean; scanty
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Anagrams of SCARE
acres7
cares7
carse7
escar7
races7
serac7
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About the word SCARE
Is "SCARE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SCARE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SCARE" worth?
In Scrabble, "SCARE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "SCARE" mean?
A minor fright.
What are the anagrams of "SCARE"?
6 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SCARE: ACRES, CARES, CARSE, ESCAR, RACES, SERAC.