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
autocracies	18	18
autocracy	18	18
autocrat	12	12
autocratic	17	17
autocratical	20	20
autocratically	25	25
autocrats	13	13
autocrine	14	14
autocross	13	13
autocrosses	15	15
autoerotic	14	14
autoeroticism	20	20
autoeroticisms	21	21
autoerotism	15	15
autoerotisms	16	16
autoexposure	24	24
autoexposures	25	25
autogiro	11	11
autogiros	12	12
autograft	15	15
autografted	18	18
autografting	21	21
autografts	16	16
autograph	17	17
autographed	20	20