How many points is BAR worth in Scrabble?

BAR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BAR?

BAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BAR?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KBAR, BARB, BARD, BARE, BARF, BARK, BARM, BARN, BARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BAR

5 pts

BAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. BAR means "to exclude".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to exclude

Share BAR

Check the Scrabble meaning of BAR. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before BAR. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

KBAR10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BAR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BAR, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Related words

BARRABLE12 pts

Letter Values

= 5

BAR Scrabble FAQ

Is BAR a Scrabble word?: BAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is BAR worth in Scrabble?: BAR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BAR?: BAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BAR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KBAR, BARB, BARD, BARE, BARF, BARK, BARM, BARN, BARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.