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
askaris	11	11
asker	9	9
askers	10	10
asparagine	16	16
asparagines	17	17
asparagus	15	15
asparaguses	17	17
asparkle	16	16
aspartame	15	15
aspartames	16	16
aspartate	12	12
aspartates	13	13
asper	8	8
asperate	11	11
asperated	13	13
asperates	12	12
asperating	16	16
asperges	13	13
aspergilla	17	17
aspergilli	17	17
aspergilloses	20	20
aspergillosis	20	20
aspergillum	22	22
aspergillums	23	23
aspergillus	19	19