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
arbitrages	15	15
arbitrageur	17	17
arbitrageurs	18	18
arbitraging	19	19
arbitral	12	12
arbitrament	18	18
arbitraments	19	19
arbitrarily	17	17
arbitrariness	17	17
arbitrarinesses	19	19
arbitrary	14	14
arbitrate	12	12
arbitrated	14	14
arbitrates	13	13
arbitrating	17	17
arbitration	15	15
arbitrational	18	18
arbitrations	16	16
arbitrative	18	18
arbitrator	13	13
arbitrators	14	14
arbor	8	8
arboreal	12	12
arboreally	17	17
arbored	11	11