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
arthrospores	17	17
artichoke	18	18
artichokes	19	19
article	11	11
articled	13	13
articles	12	12
articling	16	16
articulable	20	20
articulacies	20	20
articulacy	20	20
articular	14	14
articulate	15	15
articulated	17	17
articulately	20	20
articulateness	20	20
articulates	16	16
articulating	20	20
articulation	18	18
articulations	19	19
articulative	21	21
articulator	16	16
articulators	17	17
articulatory	19	19
artier	6	6
artiest	7	7