JAR
/dʒɐː/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JAR
An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
To preserve (food) in a jar.
A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.
A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.
(by extension) A sense of alarm or dismay.
To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.
"He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose."
Examples of JAR in a Sentence
- "He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose."
- "I think the accident jarred him, as he hasn’t got back in a car since."
Word Details
Is JAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JAR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAR
3 words from the letters in JAR
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JAR in Word Games
JAR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JAR is only 3 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 JAR to find 3 additional valid words.