Is ROAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ROAR mean?
- verb
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
“The wind was howling in the trees”
- noun
a deep prolonged loud noise
- verb
utter words loudly and forcefully
“`Get out of here,' he roared”
- verb
emit long loud cries
“wail in self-pity”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 4
- Words With Friends
- 4
- Letters
- 4
R (1) + O (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 4 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 ROAR
Single letters that turn ROAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of ROAR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ROAR
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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