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
aerobats	11	11
aerobe	9	9
aerobes	10	10
aerobia	10	10
aerobic	13	13
aerobically	21	21
aerobicize	25	25
aerobicized	27	27
aerobicizes	26	26
aerobicizing	30	30
aerobics	14	14
aerobiological	24	24
aerobiologies	19	19
aerobiology	19	19
aerobioses	13	13
aerobiosis	13	13
aerobium	15	15
aerobrake	16	16
aerobraked	18	18
aerobrakes	17	17
aerobraking	21	21
aerodrome	13	13
aerodromes	14	14
aeroduct	13	13
aeroducts	14	14