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
affirmers	18	18
affirming	21	21
affirms	16	16
affixer	20	20
affixers	21	21
afford	13	13
affordabilities	26	26
affordability	26	26
affordable	21	21
affordably	23	23
afforded	16	16
affording	19	19
affords	14	14
afforest	14	14
afforestation	20	20
afforestations	21	21
afforested	17	17
afforesting	20	20
afforests	15	15
affray	14	14
affrayed	17	17
affrayer	16	16
affrayers	17	17
affraying	20	20
affrays	15	15