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
acarid	10	10
acaridan	13	13
acaridans	14	14
acarids	11	11
acarine	11	11
acarines	12	12
acaroid	11	11
acarpous	15	15
acarus	10	10
acceder	14	14
acceders	15	15
accelerando	20	20
accelerandos	21	21
accelerant	18	18
accelerants	19	19
accelerate	17	17
accelerated	19	19
accelerates	18	18
accelerating	22	22
acceleratingly	27	27
acceleration	20	20
accelerations	21	21
accelerative	23	23
accelerator	18	18
accelerators	19	19