Dear has 20 synonyms including earnest, good, close. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Words associated with dear by meaning or context.
Dear contains 4 letters: 2 vowels (E, A) and 2 consonants (D, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Dear scores 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. Short words like dear fit near bonus squares on the board. With 2 vowels and 2 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| affectionately | 25 | 27 | 14 |
| high-priced | 22 | 23 | 11 |
| heartfelt | 15 | 15 | 9 |
| beloved | 13 | 16 | 7 |
| pricey | 13 | 14 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for dear are earnest, good, close, love, beloved. In total, there are 20 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Dear does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, dear is a valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 5 points.
Dear has 4 letters: 2 vowels (E, A) and 2 consonants (D, R).