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
ataraxy	16	16
atelier	8	8
ateliers	9	9
atemporal	16	16
atheoretical	18	18
atherogeneses	18	18
atherogenesis	18	18
atherogenic	19	19
atheroma	13	13
atheromas	14	14
atheromata	15	15
atheromatous	18	18
atheroscleroses	21	21
atherosclerosis	21	21
atherosclerotic	24	24
athirst	9	9
athwart	12	12
athwartship	21	21
athwartships	22	22
atmosphere	18	18
atmosphered	20	20
atmospheres	19	19
atmospheric	22	22
atmospherically	30	30
atmospherics	23	23