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
ascribable	20	20
ascribe	13	13
ascribed	15	15
ascribes	14	14
ascribing	18	18
ascription	17	17
ascriptions	18	18
ascriptive	20	20
ashier	8	8
ashlar	9	9
ashlared	12	12
ashlaring	15	15
ashlars	10	10
ashler	9	9
ashlered	12	12
ashlering	15	15
ashlers	10	10
ashore	8	8
ashram	11	11
ashrama	12	12
ashramas	13	13
ashrams	12	12
ashtray	11	11
ashtrays	12	12
askari	10	10