Is SHEAR a Wordle Word?

Yes. SHEAR is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on April 3, 2025 (#1384).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does SHEAR mean?

/ʃɪə(ɹ)/

2 more noun definitions

A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

4 more verb definitions

To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
To make a vertical cut in the coal.
To reap, as grain.
To deprive of property; to fleece.

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: ExcellentIn the top 2% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: E, A
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: E, A, R

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