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
approximated	29	29
approximately	32	32
approximates	28	28
approximating	32	32
approximation	30	30
approximations	31	31
approximative	33	33
appurtenance	24	24
appurtenances	25	25
appurtenant	20	20
appurtenants	21	21
apractic	17	17
apraxia	17	17
apraxias	18	18
apraxic	20	20
apres	8	8
apricot	13	13
apricots	14	14
apriorities	14	14
apriority	14	14
apron	9	9
aproned	12	12
aproning	15	15
aprons	10	10
apropos	13	13