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
aprotic	13	13
apter	8	8
apteral	11	11
apteria	10	10
apterium	15	15
apterous	12	12
apteryx	19	19
apteryxes	21	21
apyrase	12	12
apyrases	13	13
apyretic	16	16
aquacultural	29	29
aquaculture	27	27
aquacultures	28	28
aquaculturist	29	29
aquaculturists	30	30
aquafarm	24	24
aquafarmed	27	27
aquafarming	30	30
aquafarms	25	25
aquamarine	24	24
aquamarines	25	25
aquaplaner	25	25
aquaplaners	26	26
aquarelle	21	21