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
arbours	11	11
arboviral	17	17
arbovirus	17	17
arboviruses	19	19
arbs	7	7
arbuscle	16	16
arbuscles	17	17
arbute	10	10
arbutean	13	13
arbutes	11	11
arbutus	12	12
arbutuses	14	14
arc	6	6
arcade	10	10
arcaded	12	12
arcades	11	11
arcadia	11	11
arcadian	13	13
arcadians	14	14
arcadias	12	12
arcading	15	15
arcadings	16	16
arcana	10	10
arcane	10	10
arcanely	15	15