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
arrowhead	15	15
arrowheads	16	16
arrowing	14	14
arrowroot	12	12
arrowroots	13	13
arrows	9	9
arrowwood	16	16
arrowwoods	17	17
arrowworm	18	18
arrowworms	19	19
arrowy	11	11
arroyo	8	8
arroyos	9	9
arroz	14	14
arrozes	16	16
ars	3	3
arsenal	9	9
arsenals	10	10
arsenate	9	9
arsenates	10	10
arsenic	11	11
arsenical	14	14
arsenicals	15	15
arsenics	12	12
arsenide	10	10