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
approbatory	22	22
appropriable	25	25
appropriate	20	20
appropriated	22	22
appropriately	25	25
appropriateness	25	25
appropriates	21	21
appropriating	25	25
appropriation	23	23
appropriations	24	24
appropriative	26	26
appropriator	21	21
appropriators	22	22
approvable	24	24
approvably	26	26
approval	19	19
approvals	20	20
approve	17	17
approved	19	19
approver	18	18
approvers	19	19
approves	18	18
approving	22	22
approvingly	27	27
approximate	27	27