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
avaricious	18	18
avariciously	23	23
avariciousness	23	23
avascular	18	18
avascularities	23	23
avascularity	23	23
avatar	10	10
avatars	11	11
avenger	14	14
avengers	15	15
aventurine	17	17
aventurines	18	18
aver	8	8
average	13	13
averaged	15	15
averagely	18	18
averageness	18	18
averages	14	14
averaging	18	18
averment	16	16
averments	17	17
averred	12	12
averring	15	15
avers	9	9
averse	10	10