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
apochromatic	26	26
apocrine	15	15
apocrypha	22	22
apocryphal	24	24
apocryphally	29	29
apocryphalness	29	29
apolipoprotein	25	25
apolipoproteins	26	26
apologizer	25	25
apologizers	26	26
apomorphine	23	23
aponeuroses	16	16
aponeurosis	16	16
aponeurotic	19	19
aporia	9	9
aporias	10	10
aport	8	8
apospories	16	16
apospory	16	16
apostrophe	18	18
apostrophes	19	19
apostrophic	22	22
apostrophise	20	20
apostrophised	22	22
apostrophises	21	21