Bear
/bɛə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts4 letters
Definition of Bear
noun
- A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
- A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
- An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
- A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
- A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
adjective
- (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
"The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bear"
Bear is a 4-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "bear" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Bear" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bear" is a low-scoring word.