How many points is TAR worth in Scrabble?

TAR is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAR?

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

Can you add a letter to TAR?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAR, TARE, TARN, TARO, TARP, TARS, TART. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAR

3 pts

TAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. TAR means "to cover with a black, viscous liquid".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to cover with a black, viscous liquid

Share TAR

Check the Scrabble meaning of TAR. It scores 3 points.

Front hooks

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

STAR4 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

= 3

TAR Scrabble FAQ

Is TAR a Scrabble word?: TAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
How many points is TAR worth in Scrabble?: TAR is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAR?: TAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAR, TARE, TARN, TARO, TARP, TARS, TART. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.