Tars
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of tar, referring to dark, thick, viscous substances obtained as residues from the distillation of coal or wood.
“The old road was repaired using tars of varying grades mixed with gravel.”
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Worth 4 points, a straightforward S extension of TAR, useful for parallel board plays
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