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
arches	11	11
archetypal	21	21
archetypally	26	26
archetype	19	19
archetypes	20	20
archetypical	26	26
archetypically	31	31
archfiend	19	19
archfiends	20	20
archfoe	15	15
archfoes	16	16
archi	10	10
archidiaconal	24	24
archiepiscopal	29	29
archiepiscopate	29	29
archil	12	12
archils	13	13
archimandrite	23	23
archimandrites	24	24
archine	13	13
archines	14	14
arching	15	15
archings	16	16
archipelagic	26	26
archipelago	22	22