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
armagnac	17	17
armagnacs	18	18
armament	15	15
armamentaria	19	19
armamentarium	24	24
armaments	16	16
armature	12	12
armatured	14	14
armatures	13	13
armaturing	17	17
armband	15	15
armbands	16	16
armchair	16	16
armchairs	17	17
armed	9	9
armer	8	8
armers	9	9
armet	8	8
armets	9	9
armful	14	14
armfuls	15	15
armguard	15	15
armguards	16	16
armhole	13	13
armholes	14	14