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
avicultures	21	21
aviculturist	22	22
aviculturists	23	23
avigator	14	14
avigators	15	15
avirulent	16	16
avodire	12	12
avodires	13	13
avoider	12	12
avoiders	13	13
avoirdupois	20	20
avoucher	18	18
avouchers	19	19
avower	13	13
avowers	14	14
avuncular	20	20
avuncularity	25	25
avuncularly	25	25
awaiter	10	10
awaiters	11	11
awakener	16	16
awakeners	17	17
award	9	9
awardable	17	17
awarded	12	12