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
acrodonts	14	14
acrogen	13	13
acrogens	14	14
acrolect	15	15
acrolects	16	16
acrolein	13	13
acroleins	14	14
acrolith	14	14
acroliths	15	15
acromegalic	23	23
acromegalies	21	21
acromegaly	21	21
acromia	13	13
acromial	15	15
acromion	15	15
acronic	14	14
acronym	16	16
acronymic	21	21
acronymically	29	29
acronyms	17	17
acropetal	16	16
acropetally	21	21
acrophobe	20	20
acrophobes	21	21
acrophobia	21	21