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
aquarelles	22	22
aquarellist	23	23
aquarellists	24	24
aquaria	17	17
aquarial	19	19
aquarian	19	19
aquarians	20	20
aquarist	18	18
aquarists	19	19
aquarium	22	22
aquariums	23	23
aquatinter	21	21
aquatinters	22	22
aquiculture	27	27
aquicultures	28	28
aquifer	20	20
aquiferous	24	24
aquifers	21	21
aquiver	21	21
ar	2	2
arabesk	14	14
arabesks	15	15
arabesque	22	22
arabesques	23	23
arabic	12	12