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
archaised	15	15
archaises	14	14
archaising	18	18
archaism	16	16
archaisms	17	17
archaist	13	13
archaistic	18	18
archaists	14	14
archaize	22	22
archaized	24	24
archaizes	23	23
archaizing	27	27
archangel	18	18
archangelic	23	23
archangels	19	19
archbishop	23	23
archbishopric	29	29
archbishoprics	30	30
archbishops	24	24
archdeacon	20	20
archdeaconries	24	24
archdeaconry	24	24
archdeacons	21	21
archdiocesan	22	22
archdiocese	20	20