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
atrocities	13	13
atrocity	13	13
atrophia	13	13
atrophias	14	14
atrophic	16	16
atrophied	15	15
atrophies	14	14
atrophy	14	14
atrophying	20	20
atropin	11	11
atropine	12	12
atropines	13	13
atropins	12	12
atropism	14	14
atropisms	15	15
attacher	13	13
attachers	14	14
attacker	15	15
attackers	16	16
attagirl	11	11
attagirls	12	12
attainder	11	11
attainders	12	12
attainer	9	9
attainers	10	10