Words Containing AR — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
AR is one of the most productive letter pairs in Scrabble, appearing in well over a thousand valid words. From short tactical plays like BAR, CAR, and JAR to longer scoring words like SPARKLE and BIZARRE, the AR combination is a workhorse. The pair works equally well at the start (ART, ARM), middle (CARD, MARKET), and end (STAR, GUITAR) of words.
Top AR Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIZARRE | 18 | Very strange |
| 2 | QUARRY | 18 | An open excavation |
| 3 | SPARKLE | 13 | To glitter |
| 4 | MARKET | 12 | A trading place |
| 5 | CHARM | 12 | An appeal |
| 6 | JAR | 10 | A glass container |
| 7 | CHART | 10 | A visual diagram |
| 8 | GUARD | 7 | To protect |
| 9 | STAR | 4 | A celestial body |
| 10 | BAR | 5 | A long rod |
| 11 | ART | 3 | Creative expression |
1,100+
Valid AR words
8 pts
Average score
Very Common
Pair rarity
The -AR Ending Arsenal
The -AR ending creates a huge family of words. BAR, CAR, FAR, JAR, TAR, WAR, and STAR give you plays in any tight position, while longer -AR words like GUITAR and CELLAR score well.
🎯 Key Takeaway
AR is a top-tier utility pair with 1,100+ valid words. JAR (10 pts) leads short AR words with the 8-point J. For longer plays, BIZARRE (18 pts) and QUARRY (18 pts) deliver huge scores. The -AR ending gives you reliable 3-letter options in any board state.
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