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
apparitional	20	20
apparitions	18	18
apparitor	15	15
apparitors	16	16
appealer	15	15
appealers	16	16
appear	12	12
appearance	20	20
appearances	21	21
appeared	15	15
appearing	18	18
appears	13	13
appeaser	14	14
appeasers	15	15
appellor	16	16
appellors	17	17
appendicular	25	25
apperceive	23	23
apperceived	25	25
apperceives	24	24
apperceiving	28	28
apperception	25	25
apperceptions	26	26
apperceptive	28	28
appertain	16	16