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
araneid	9	9
araneids	10	10
arapaima	14	14
arapaimas	15	15
araroba	10	10
ararobas	11	11
araucaria	13	13
araucarian	15	15
araucarias	14	14
arawana	11	11
arawanas	12	12
arb	6	6
arbalest	12	12
arbalests	13	13
arbalist	12	12
arbalists	13	13
arbelest	12	12
arbelests	13	13
arbiter	10	10
arbiters	11	11
arbitrable	17	17
arbitrage	14	14
arbitraged	16	16
arbitrager	15	15
arbitragers	16	16