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
accretionary	21	21
accretions	17	17
accretive	19	19
accruable	20	20
accrual	15	15
accruals	16	16
accrue	13	13
accrued	15	15
accruement	21	21
accruements	22	22
accrues	14	14
accruing	18	18
acculturate	20	20
acculturated	22	22
acculturates	21	21
acculturating	25	25
acculturation	23	23
acculturational	26	26
acculturations	24	24
acculturative	26	26
accumulator	23	23
accumulators	24	24
accuracies	20	20
accuracy	20	20
accurate	15	15