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
arcanum	15	15
arcanums	16	16
arcature	12	12
arcatures	13	13
arccosine	16	16
arccosines	17	17
arced	9	9
arch	9	9
archaea	12	12
archaeal	14	14
archaean	14	14
archaeans	15	15
archaebacteria	25	25
archaebacterium	30	30
archaeological	26	26
archaeologies	21	21
archaeologist	21	21
archaeologists	22	22
archaeology	21	21
archaeon	14	14
archaeopteryx	30	30
archaeopteryxes	32	32
archaic	15	15
archaically	23	23
archaise	13	13