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Sheers

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of sheer, the lightweight translucent curtains or fabrics that allow diffused light to pass through.

She hung pale linen sheers at the bedroom window to soften the harsh afternoon glare.

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Synonyms

curtainsvoilesdrapes

Antonyms

blackout curtains

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Wordle

SHE start and RS ending are both common probes, the double E before RS makes this distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the S is inherent and SHEER hooks cleanly into SHEERS as a straightforward short play

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