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
authorises	13	13
authorising	17	17
authoritarian	17	17
authoritarians	18	18
authoritative	20	20
authoritatively	25	25
authorities	14	14
authority	14	14
authorization	26	26
authorizations	27	27
authorize	21	21
authorized	23	23
authorizer	22	22
authorizers	23	23
authorizes	22	22
authorizing	26	26
authors	10	10
authorship	18	18
authorships	19	19
autobiographer	25	25
autobiographers	26	26
autobiographic	28	28
autobiographies	26	26
autobiography	26	26
autocorrelation	21	21