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
artfulness	16	16
artfulnesses	18	18
arthralgia	15	15
arthralgias	16	16
arthralgic	18	18
arthritic	14	14
arthritically	22	22
arthritics	15	15
arthritides	14	14
arthritis	11	11
arthrodeses	14	14
arthrodesis	14	14
arthropathies	20	20
arthropathy	20	20
arthropod	15	15
arthropodan	18	18
arthropods	16	16
arthroscope	19	19
arthroscopes	20	20
arthroscopic	23	23
arthroscopies	21	21
arthroscopy	21	21
arthroses	11	11
arthrosis	11	11
arthrospore	16	16