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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
aperient	12	12
aperients	13	13
aperies	10	10
aperiodic	16	16
aperiodically	24	24
aperiodicities	21	21
aperiodicity	21	21
aperitif	14	14
aperitifs	15	15
apers	8	8
aperture	12	12
apertures	13	13
apery	10	10
aphaereses	15	15
aphaeresis	15	15
aphaeretic	18	18
aphereses	14	14
apheresis	14	14
aphorise	13	13
aphorised	15	15
aphorises	14	14
aphorising	18	18
aphorism	16	16
aphorisms	17	17
aphorist	13	13