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
astricts	11	11
astride	8	8
astringe	11	11
astringed	13	13
astringencies	20	20
astringency	20	20
astringent	14	14
astringently	19	19
astringents	15	15
astringes	12	12
astringing	16	16
astrobiologist	20	20
astrobiologists	21	21
astrobiology	20	20
astrocyte	14	14
astrocytes	15	15
astrocytic	18	18
astrocytoma	19	19
astrocytomas	20	20
astrodome	13	13
astrodomes	14	14
astrolabe	13	13
astrolabes	14	14
astrologer	13	13
astrologers	14	14