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
nonaggressions	21	21
nonaggressive	23	23
nonagricultural	26	26
nonallergenic	23	23
nonallergic	20	20
nonanswer	15	15
nonanswers	16	16
nonappearance	25	25
nonappearances	26	26
nonarable	15	15
nonarbitrary	19	19
nonarchitect	22	22
nonarchitects	23	23
nonarchitecture	26	26
nonargument	20	20
nonarguments	21	21
nonaries	10	10
nonaristocratic	23	23
nonaromatic	19	19
nonart	8	8
nonartist	11	11
nonartistic	16	16
nonartists	12	12
nonarts	9	9
nonary	10	10