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
aphoristic	18	18
aphoristically	26	26
aphorists	14	14
aphorize	22	22
aphorized	24	24
aphorizes	23	23
aphorizing	27	27
aphrodisiac	20	20
aphrodisiacal	23	23
aphrodisiacs	21	21
apiarian	12	12
apiarians	13	13
apiaries	11	11
apiarist	11	11
apiarists	12	12
apiary	11	11
apicultural	21	21
apiculture	19	19
apicultures	20	20
apiculturist	21	21
apiculturists	22	22
apocarp	16	16
apocarpies	19	19
apocarps	17	17
apocarpy	19	19