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
arabica	13	13
arabicas	14	14
arabicization	29	29
arabicizations	30	30
arabicize	24	24
arabicized	26	26
arabicizes	25	25
arabicizing	29	29
arabilities	15	15
arability	15	15
arabinose	13	13
arabinoses	14	14
arabinoside	16	16
arabinosides	17	17
arabis	9	9
arabises	11	11
arabize	19	19
arabized	21	21
arabizes	20	20
arabizing	24	24
arable	10	10
arables	11	11
araceous	12	12
arachnid	15	15
arachnids	16	16