Is BAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BAR mean?
- noun
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
“he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar”
- verb
prevent from entering; keep out
“He was barred from membership in the club”
- verb
render unsuitable for passage
“block the way”
- noun
a counter where you can obtain food or drink
“he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
3
Letters
B (3) + A (1) + R (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BAR
Single letters that turn BAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BAR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BAR
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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