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
appressorium	22	22
apprise	13	13
apprised	15	15
appriser	14	14
apprisers	15	15
apprises	14	14
apprising	18	18
apprize	22	22
apprized	24	24
apprizer	23	23
apprizers	24	24
apprizes	23	23
apprizing	27	27
approach	19	19
approachability	32	32
approachable	27	27
approached	22	22
approaches	21	21
approaching	25	25
approbate	18	18
approbated	20	20
approbates	19	19
approbating	23	23
approbation	21	21
approbations	22	22