GEARS is a playable word

gear Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
geared, gearing, gears
to provide with gears (toothed machine parts)
48 Playable Words can be made from "GEARS"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (19 found)
   4-Letter Words (17 found)
   5-Letter Words (5 found)