Is “Shear” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SHEAR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Shear

/ʃɪə(ɹ)/

noun
  1. 1.A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.

  2. 2.The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.

  3. 3.Forces that push in opposite directions.

Synonyms: shears

verb
  1. 1.To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

  2. 2.To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

  3. 3.To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.