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
axillaries	19	19
axillars	17	17
axillary	19	19
axisymmetric	30	30
axisymmetrical	33	33
axisymmetries	28	28
axisymmetry	28	28
axletree	16	16
axletrees	17	17
axonometric	25	25
ayurveda	16	16
ayurvedas	17	17
azathioprine	27	27
azathioprines	28	28
azeotrope	21	21
azeotropes	22	22
azoospermia	26	26
azoospermias	27	27
azotobacter	26	26
azotobacters	27	27
azoturia	18	18
azoturias	19	19
azure	15	15
azures	16	16
azurite	17	17