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
addresses	11	11
addressing	15	15
addrest	9	9
adducer	13	13
adducers	14	14
adductor	14	14
adductors	15	15
adenocarcinoma	26	26
adenocarcinomas	27	27
adenoviral	17	17
adenovirus	17	17
adenoviruses	19	19
adepter	11	11
adhere	9	9
adhered	11	11
adherence	16	16
adherences	17	17
adherend	13	13
adherends	14	14
adherent	12	12
adherently	17	17
adherents	13	13
adherer	10	10
adherers	11	11
adheres	10	10