Is “Shear” a Scrabble word?
Yes
SHEAR
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 Shear
/ʃɪə(ɹ)/
noun
1.A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
2.The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
3.Forces that push in opposite directions.
Synonyms: shears
verb
1.To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
2.To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
3.To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.