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
aristate	8	8
aristo	6	6
aristocracies	19	19
aristocracy	19	19
aristocrat	13	13
aristocratic	18	18
aristocrats	14	14
aristos	7	7
arithmetic	18	18
arithmetical	21	21
arithmetically	26	26
arithmetician	22	22
arithmeticians	23	23
arithmetics	19	19
ark	7	7
arkose	10	10
arkoses	11	11
arkosic	14	14
arks	8	8
arles	6	6
arm	6	6
armada	10	10
armadas	11	11
armadillo	15	15
armadillos	16	16