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
arraigns	11	11
arrange	10	10
arranged	12	12
arrangement	18	18
arrangements	19	19
arranger	11	11
arrangers	12	12
arranges	11	11
arranging	15	15
arrant	7	7
arrantly	12	12
arras	5	5
arrased	8	8
arrases	7	7
array	7	7
arrayal	10	10
arrayals	11	11
arrayed	10	10
arrayer	9	9
arrayers	10	10
arraying	13	13
arrays	8	8
arrear	6	6
arrearage	11	11
arrearages	12	12