6-Letter Words Starting With AR

Q: How many six-letter words that start with AR are there?

There are 145 six-letter words that start with AR in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with AR?

ARCHLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ARGUFY (13), ARCKED (13), ARCHED (12).

Q: What are some common six-letter words that start with AR?

Everyday examples include ARTIST , ARRIVE , AROUND , ARCANE , ARCADE , ARISEN , ARREST , ARISES . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare six-letter words that start with AR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ARCKED (13), ARCHEI (11), AREACH (11), ARKING (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With AR

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 6-Letter Words Starting With AR 145 words

How common is AR at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 145 six-letter words that start with AR. They average 8 points, the best is ARCHLY (14 points) and 31.7% end in S.

Total words: 145
Average Scrabble score: 8; out of 14 max
Everyday words: 18%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 31.7% of words

Most common last letters

s 31.7%
e 11.7%
t 8.3%

Top vowel pairs

ie3.4%
ou3.4%
ea2.1%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with AR

a ₁r ₁c ₃h ₄l ₁y ₄

A 1 + R 1 + C 3 + H 4 + L 1 + Y 4 = 14 points

Double word: 28 pts
Triple word: 42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

archly

adverbin an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness

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How many six-letter words that start with AR are there?

There are 145 six-letter words that start with AR in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with AR?

ARCHLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ARGUFY (13), ARCKED (13), ARCHED (12).

What are some common six-letter words that start with AR?

Everyday examples include ARTIST, ARRIVE, AROUND, ARCANE, ARCADE, ARISEN, ARREST, ARISES. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with AR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ARCKED (13), ARCHEI (11), AREACH (11), ARKING (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.