Yes, AR is a valid word.AR is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means the letter R.
AR in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Two-letter words like AR are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, AR forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for AR
AR takes 14 front hooks and 8 back hooks.
Front hooks: BAR, CAR, EAR, FAR, GAR, JAR, LAR, MAR, OAR, PAR, TAR, VAR, WAR, YAR
Back hooks: ARB, ARC, ARE, ARF, ARK, ARM, ARS, ART
Anagrams and words inside AR
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of AR.
Longer words that start or end with AR
Our dictionary has 890 longer words that begin with AR and 706 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is ARCHAEOPTERYXES at 32 Scrabble points.
Starting with AR:
ARB, ARC, ARE, ARF, ARK, ARM, ARS, ART, ARAK, ARBS, ARCH, ARCO, ARCS, AREA, ARES, ARFS, ARIA, ARID, ARIL, ARKS, ARMS, ARMY, ARSE, ARTS and 866 more
Ending with AR:
BAR, CAR, EAR, FAR, GAR, JAR, LAR, MAR, OAR, PAR, TAR, VAR, WAR, YAR, AFAR, AGAR, AJAR, ALAR, BEAR, BOAR, CHAR, CZAR, DEAR, FEAR and 682 more
Frequently asked questions
Is AR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. AR is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does AR mean?
AR means the letter R.
How many points is AR worth?
AR is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to AR?
AR takes 14 front hooks and 8 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: BAR, CAR, EAR, FAR, GAR, ARB, ARC, ARE, ARF, ARK.