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
asterisms	12	12
astern	7	7
asternal	10	10
asteroid	9	9
asteroidal	12	12
asteroids	10	10
asters	6	6
asthenosphere	21	21
asthenospheres	22	22
asthenospheric	25	25
astir	5	5
astraddle	12	12
astragal	11	11
astragali	12	12
astragals	12	12
astragalus	14	14
astrakhan	16	16
astrakhans	17	17
astral	7	7
astrally	12	12
astrals	8	8
astray	8	8
astrict	10	10
astricted	13	13
astricting	16	16