CLEAR — 5 letter word
clear
The word clear has 5 letters: C, L, E, A, R. It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. Clear has 3 anagrams: carle, lacer, recal. As a adverb, it means "in an easily perceptible manner".
5 letter word "clear": C L E A R — adverb
Scrabble score: 7 Words With Friends score: 9
Letter analysis of clear
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 3 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of clear
adverb
- in an easily perceptible manner "could be seen clearly under the microscope" Synonyms: clearly
- completely "read the book clear to the end" Synonyms: plumb
adjective
- readily apparent to the mind "a clear and present danger"
- allowing light to pass through "clear water"
- free from confusion or doubt "a complex problem requiring a clear head"
- free from clouds or mist or haze "on a clear day"
- accurately stated or described Synonyms: well-defined
- characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving "clear mind" Synonyms: percipient
- clear and distinct to the senses Synonyms: clear-cut, clean-cut
- (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law "I have clear title to this property" Synonyms: unmortgaged
- freed from any question of guilt Synonyms: cleared, absolved, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated
- easily deciphered Synonyms: decipherable, readable
- clear of charges or deductions "a clear profit"
- affording free passage or view "a clear view" Synonyms: open
- free from flaw or blemish or impurity "a clear perfect diamond"
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims Synonyms: clean, light, unclouded
- free of restrictions or qualifications Synonyms: clean
- characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) "a clear conscience"
- free from contact or proximity or connection
noun
- a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water Synonyms: open
- the state of being free of suspicion "Investigation showed that they were in the clear."
verb
- to free the throat by making a rasping sound Synonyms: clear up
- to rid of obstructions "Make sure to clear the barrel before firing." Synonyms: unclutter
- to remove something "Please clear the leaves from the lawn." Synonyms: empty, doff
- to make a way or path by removing objects
- to remove the occupants of "The demolition team cleared the building before the explosion."
- to remove people from a building "They cleared the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat."
- to rid of instructions or data "clear a memory buffer"
- to make clear, bright, light, or translucent "The water had to be cleared through filtering"
- to make free from confusion or ambiguity "Let's clear up these ambiguities." Synonyms: straighten out, crystallise, crystallize, crystalise, crystalize
- to settle, as of a debt "I finally cleared my loans." Synonyms: solve
- to grant authorization or clearance for Synonyms: pass
- to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges." Synonyms: discharge
- to pass an inspection or receive authorization "clear customs"
- to pass by, over, or under without making contact "The balloon cleared the tree tops." Synonyms: top
- to go away or disappear "The fog cleared in the afternoon"
- to sell or get rid of "We cleared a lot of the old model cars." Synonyms: deal
- to be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts "The check will clear within 2 business days"
- to earn on some commercial or business transaction Synonyms: make
- to make as a net profit "The company cleared $1 million" Synonyms: sack
- to yield as a net profit Synonyms: net
- to clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. "We cleared the water so it is safe to drink."
- to free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
- to go unchallenged Synonyms: pass
- to become clear "The sky cleared after the storm." Synonyms: clear up, light up
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