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
autarchic	18	18
autarchical	21	21
autarchies	16	16
autarchs	14	14
autarchy	16	16
autarkic	16	16
autarkical	19	19
autarkies	14	14
autarky	14	14
auteur	8	8
auteurist	11	11
auteurists	12	12
auteurs	9	9
authenticator	20	20
authenticators	21	21
author	9	9
authored	12	12
authoress	12	12
authoresses	14	14
authorial	13	13
authoring	15	15
authorisation	17	17
authorisations	18	18
authorise	12	12
authorised	14	14