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
astrophysics	22	22
astylar	10	10
asunder	10	10
asura	6	6
asuras	7	7
aswarm	12	12
aswirl	10	10
asymmetric	21	21
asymmetrical	24	24
asymmetrically	29	29
asymmetries	19	19
asymmetry	19	19
asynchronies	21	21
asynchronism	24	24
asynchronisms	25	25
asynchronous	22	22
asynchronously	27	27
asynchrony	21	21
atabrine	12	12
atabrines	13	13
ataraxia	15	15
ataraxias	16	16
ataraxic	18	18
ataraxics	19	19
ataraxies	16	16