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
awardee	11	11
awardees	12	12
awarder	11	11
awarders	12	12
awarding	15	15
awards	10	10
aware	8	8
awareness	13	13
awarenesses	15	15
aweary	11	11
aweather	13	13
awestricken	22	22
awestruck	20	20
awfuller	17	17
awhirl	12	12
awkward	18	18
awkwarder	20	20
awkwardest	21	21
awkwardly	23	23
awkwardness	23	23
awkwardnesses	25	25
awlwort	14	14
awlworts	15	15
awry	9	9
axillar	16	16