Is “Bear” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BEAR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Bear
/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
1.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.
2.A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
3.An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
verb
1.To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
“to bear a railroad stock”
adjective
1.(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.”