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
afeard	10	10
afeared	11	11
afebrile	15	15
affair	12	12
affaire	13	13
affaires	14	14
affairs	13	13
affecter	17	17
affecters	18	18
affenpinscher	29	29
affenpinschers	30	30
afferent	15	15
afferently	20	20
afferents	16	16
affirm	15	15
affirmable	23	23
affirmance	23	23
affirmances	24	24
affirmation	21	21
affirmations	22	22
affirmative	24	24
affirmatively	29	29
affirmatives	25	25
affirmed	18	18
affirmer	17	17