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How many syllables in “clear”?

1

syllable in "clear"

clear
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Word details

Syllables

1

clear

Letters

5

c · l · e · a · r

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

c3
l1
e1
a1
r1

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About the word “clear

The word clear contains 1 syllable, divided as clear. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "clear" have?

"clear" has 1 syllable.

How do you divide "clear" into syllables?

"clear" is divided into syllables as: clear.

What is the Scrabble score for "clear"?

The Scrabble score for "clear" is 7 points.

Using “clear” in writing

As a single-syllable word, "clear" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, clear is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “clear

The letters in clear can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: carle, lacer.

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