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
artifact	14	14
artifacts	15	15
artifactual	19	19
artifice	14	14
artificer	15	15
artificers	16	16
artifices	15	15
artificial	17	17
artificialities	22	22
artificiality	22	22
artificially	22	22
artificialness	22	22
artigi	8	8
artigis	9	9
artilleries	13	13
artillerist	13	13
artillerists	14	14
artillery	13	13
artilleryman	20	20
artillerymen	20	20
artily	9	9
artiness	9	9
artinesses	11	11
artiodactyl	18	18
artiodactyls	19	19