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
antimonarchists	25	25
antinarcotics	21	21
antineutrino	16	16
antineutrinos	17	17
antineutron	15	15
antineutrons	16	16
antinuclear	18	18
antiparallel	19	19
antiparasitic	20	20
antiparasitics	21	21
antiparticle	20	20
antiparticles	21	21
antiparty	15	15
antipersonnel	20	20
antiperspirant	22	22
antiperspirants	23	23
antiphonaries	20	20
antiphonary	20	20
antiphrases	17	17
antiphrasis	17	17
antipiracy	19	19
antipopular	20	20
antiporn	13	13
antipornography	29	29
antipoverty	21	21