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
apostrophising	25	25
apostrophize	29	29
apostrophized	31	31
apostrophizes	30	30
apostrophizing	34	34
apothecaries	20	20
apothecary	20	20
apotropaic	19	19
apotropaically	27	27
apparat	13	13
apparatchik	26	26
apparatchiks	27	27
apparats	14	14
apparatus	16	16
apparatuses	18	18
apparel	14	14
appareled	17	17
appareling	20	20
apparelled	19	19
apparelling	22	22
apparels	15	15
apparent	15	15
apparently	20	20
apparentness	20	20
apparition	17	17