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
acrophobias	22	22
acrophobic	24	24
acropolis	16	16
acropolises	18	18
acros	8	8
acrosomal	16	16
acrosome	14	14
acrosomes	15	15
across	9	9
acrostic	14	14
acrostical	17	17
acrostically	22	22
acrostics	15	15
acrotic	13	13
acrotism	14	14
acrotisms	15	15
acrylamide	20	20
acrylamides	21	21
acrylate	14	14
acrylates	15	15
acrylic	16	16
acrylics	17	17
acrylonitrile	21	21
acrylonitriles	22	22
actinometer	18	18