Play SMEARS Strategically

64 valid words • Unscramble SMEARS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SMEARS

Best Short Plays
ARMS (6pt)MAES (6pt)MARE (6pt)MARS (6pt)MASS (6pt)MESA (6pt)MESS (6pt)RAMS (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
MARSES (8pt)MASERS (8pt)SMEARS (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 8 pts
WWF: 9 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 64 Words

6-letter 3 words Best: MARSES (8pt)

MARSES8ptMASERS8ptSMEARS8pt

5-letter 11 words Best: MARES (7pt)

MARES7ptMARSE7ptMASER7ptMASSE7ptMESAS7ptREAMS7ptSEAMS7ptSMEAR7ptARSES5ptRASES5ptSEARS5pt

4-letter 21 words Best: ARMS (6pt)

ARMS6ptMAES6ptMARE6ptMARS6ptMASS6ptMESA6ptMESS6ptRAMS6ptREAM6ptREMS6ptSAME6ptSEAM6ptARES4ptARSE4ptEARS4ptERAS4ptRASE4ptSEAR4ptSEAS4ptSERA4ptSERS4pt

3-letter 19 words Best: ARM (5pt)

ARM5ptEMS5ptMAE5ptMAR5ptMAS5ptRAM5ptREM5ptARE3ptARS3ptASS3ptEAR3ptERA3ptERS3ptESS3ptRAS3ptRES3ptSAE3ptSEA3ptSER3pt

2-letter 10 words Best: AM (4pt)

AM4ptEM4ptMA4ptME4ptAE2ptAR2ptAS2ptER2ptES2ptRE2pt

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About the Word SMEARS

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 8 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 9 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 64

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SMEARS in Scrabble?
Play SMEARS directly for 8 points, or use its letters to form 64 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SMEARS between Scrabble and WWF?
SMEARS scores 8 pts in Scrabble and 9 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SMEARS?
ARMS (6 pts) is a strong short play from SMEARS.

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