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
ascariases	13	13
ascariasis	13	13
ascarid	11	11
ascarides	13	13
ascarids	12	12
ascaris	10	10
ascarises	12	12
ascender	13	13
ascenders	14	14
ascertain	13	13
ascertainable	21	21
ascertained	16	16
ascertaining	19	19
ascertainment	21	21
ascertainments	22	22
ascertains	14	14
ascocarp	17	17
ascocarpic	22	22
ascocarps	18	18
ascorbate	15	15
ascorbates	16	16
ascorbic	17	17
ascospore	15	15
ascospores	16	16
ascosporic	19	19