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
arachnoid	16	16
arachnoids	17	17
arachnological	27	27
arachnologies	22	22
arachnologist	22	22
arachnologists	23	23
arachnology	22	22
arachnophobe	26	26
arachnophobes	27	27
arachnophobia	27	27
arachnophobias	28	28
arachnophobic	30	30
arachnophobics	31	31
aragonite	12	12
aragonites	13	13
aragonitic	16	16
arahuana	12	12
arahuanas	13	13
arak	8	8
araks	9	9
arame	8	8
arames	9	9
aramid	10	10
aramids	11	11
arancini	13	13