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
arboreous	13	13
arbores	10	10
arborescence	22	22
arborescences	23	23
arborescent	18	18
arboreta	11	11
arboretum	16	16
arboretums	17	17
arboricultural	24	24
arboriculture	22	22
arboricultures	23	23
arborist	11	11
arborists	12	12
arborization	25	25
arborizations	26	26
arborize	20	20
arborized	22	22
arborizes	21	21
arborizing	25	25
arborous	12	12
arbors	9	9
arborvitae	17	17
arborvitaes	18	18
arbour	10	10
arboured	13	13