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
acupressure	19	19
acupressures	20	20
acupuncture	24	24
acupunctures	25	25
acupuncturing	29	29
acupuncturist	26	26
acupuncturists	27	27
acuter	10	10
acyclovir	22	22
acyclovirs	23	23
adapter	11	11
adapters	12	12
adaptor	11	11
adaptors	12	12
adder	7	7
adders	8	8
additory	12	12
address	9	9
addressability	22	22
addressable	17	17
addressed	12	12
addressee	11	11
addressees	12	12
addresser	11	11
addressers	12	12