Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
aardvark	17	17
aardvarks	18	18
aardwolf	16	16
aardwolves	19	19
aargh	9	9
aarrgh	10	10
aarrghh	13	13
abacterial	17	17
abampere	17	17
abamperes	18	18
abandoner	15	15
abandoners	16	16
abaser	9	9
abasers	10	10
abater	9	9
abaters	10	10
abator	9	9
abators	10	10
abattoir	11	11
abattoirs	12	12
abbreviate	20	20
abbreviated	22	22
abbreviates	21	21
abbreviating	25	25
abbreviation	23	23