AGAR
/ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of AGAR
A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
A culture medium based on this material.
Word Details
Is AGAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AGAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like AGAR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for AGAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | g | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AGAR
7 words from the letters in AGAR
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use AGAR in Word Games
AGAR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: AGAR is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AGAR to find 7 additional valid words.