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
abstractest	17	17
abstracting	20	20
abstraction	18	18
abstractional	21	21
abstractionism	24	24
abstractionisms	25	25
abstractionist	21	21
abstractionists	22	22
abstractions	19	19
abstractive	21	21
abstractly	19	19
abstractness	19	19
abstractor	16	16
abstractors	17	17
abstracts	15	15
abstrict	14	14
abstricted	17	17
abstricting	20	20
abstricts	15	15
abstruse	12	12
abstrusely	17	17
abstruseness	17	17
abstruser	13	13
abstrusest	14	14
abstrusities	16	16