Word: TEARS
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Definition of TEARS
- A hole or break caused by tearing.
"A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam."
- A rampage.
"to go on a tear"
- To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
"He tore his coat on the nail."
- To injure as if by pulling apart.
"He has a torn ligament."
- To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
"He was torn by conflicting emotions."
- A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
"Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on."
- Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
- (glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.
- To produce tears.
"Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "tears" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tears" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEARS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TEARS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TEARS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TEARS:
- # the tears effect
- # master of tears
- # playing with tears
- # in terms of tears
Hook Words
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