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
archipelagoes	24	24
archipelagos	23	23
architect	17	17
architectonic	25	25
architectonics	26	26
architects	18	18
architectural	23	23
architecturally	28	28
architecture	21	21
architectures	22	22
architrave	19	19
architraves	20	20
archival	18	18
archivally	23	23
archive	16	16
archived	18	18
archives	17	17
archiving	21	21
archivist	18	18
archivists	19	19
archivolt	19	19
archivolts	20	20
archly	14	14
archness	14	14
archnesses	16	16