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
asperities	13	13
asperity	13	13
aspers	9	9
asperse	10	10
aspersed	12	12
asperser	11	11
aspersers	12	12
asperses	11	11
aspersing	15	15
aspersion	13	13
aspersions	14	14
aspersor	11	11
aspersors	12	12
aspheric	16	16
aspherical	19	19
aspidistra	14	14
aspidistras	15	15
aspirant	12	12
aspirants	13	13
aspirata	11	11
aspiratae	12	12
aspirate	11	11
aspirated	13	13
aspirates	12	12
aspirating	16	16