NEAR
4
Definition
Pronunciation: //nɪə̯//
adj
- (British, in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left)."The near front wheel came loose."
- (dated) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; (US) on the left of an animal or a team."the near ox; the near leg"
- (obsolete) Immediate; direct; close; short."Toward ſolid good what leads the neareſt way;"
- (now rare) Stingy; parsimonious."Don't be near with your pocketbook."
verb
- (ambitransitive) To come closer to; to approach."The ship nears the land."
noun
- (dialectal, rare, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire) Kidney.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 4 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'NEAR'?
The word NEAR is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
N1
E1
A1
R1
Total: 4 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NEAR'?
The word NEAR is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
N2
E1
A1
R1
Total: 5 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.