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
antirusts	11	11
antiscorbutic	24	24
antiscorbutics	25	25
antisecrecy	20	20
antiseizure	22	22
antiseparatist	18	18
antiseparatists	19	19
antisera	9	9
antiserum	14	14
antiserums	15	15
antishark	16	16
antislavery	19	19
antismoker	18	18
antisolar	11	11
antistress	11	11
antistrike	15	15
antistrophe	17	17
antistrophes	18	18
antistrophic	21	21
antisubmarine	22	22
antisubversion	24	24
antisubversive	27	27
antisymmetric	25	25
antitakeover	21	21
antitarnish	15	15