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
archdioceses	21	21
archducal	20	20
archduchess	23	23
archduchesses	25	25
archduchies	23	23
archduchy	23	23
archduke	19	19
archdukedom	26	26
archdukedoms	27	27
archdukes	20	20
arched	12	12
archegonia	18	18
archegonial	20	20
archegonium	23	23
archenemies	20	20
archenemy	20	20
archenteron	18	18
archeologies	20	20
archeology	20	20
archer	11	11
archerfish	20	20
archerfishes	22	22
archeries	14	14
archers	12	12
archery	14	14