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
appreciatively	30	30
appreciator	20	20
appreciators	21	21
appreciatory	23	23
apprehend	19	19
apprehended	22	22
apprehending	25	25
apprehends	20	20
apprehensible	26	26
apprehensibly	28	28
apprehension	22	22
apprehensions	23	23
apprehensive	25	25
apprehensively	30	30
apprentice	20	20
apprenticed	22	22
apprentices	21	21
apprenticeship	29	29
apprenticeships	30	30
apprenticing	25	25
appress	13	13
appressed	16	16
appresses	15	15
appressing	19	19
appressoria	17	17