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
astrological	19	19
astrologically	24	24
astrologies	14	14
astrology	14	14
astrometric	17	17
astrometries	15	15
astrometry	15	15
astronaut	11	11
astronautic	16	16
astronautical	19	19
astronautically	24	24
astronautics	17	17
astronauts	12	12
astronomer	14	14
astronomers	15	15
astronomic	17	17
astronomical	20	20
astronomically	25	25
astronomies	15	15
astronomy	15	15
astrophotograph	27	27
astrophysical	24	24
astrophysically	29	29
astrophysicist	24	24
astrophysicists	25	25