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
abbreviations	24	24
abbreviator	21	21
abbreviators	22	22
abdicator	16	16
abdicators	17	17
abductor	16	16
abductores	18	18
abductors	17	17
abecedarian	19	19
abecedarians	20	20
aberrance	16	16
aberrances	17	17
aberrancies	18	18
aberrancy	18	18
aberrant	12	12
aberrantly	17	17
aberrants	13	13
aberrated	13	13
aberration	14	14
aberrational	17	17
aberrations	15	15
abetter	10	10
abetters	11	11
abettor	10	10
abettors	11	11