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
abstrusity	16	16
absurd	11	11
absurder	13	13
absurdest	14	14
absurdism	17	17
absurdisms	18	18
absurdist	14	14
absurdists	15	15
absurdities	16	16
absurdity	16	16
absurdly	16	16
absurdness	16	16
absurds	12	12
abuser	10	10
abusers	11	11
abutter	11	11
abutters	12	12
acarbose	14	14
acarboses	15	15
acari	8	8
acariases	12	12
acariasis	12	12
acaricidal	18	18
acaricide	16	16
acaricides	17	17