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
affricate	18	18
affricates	19	19
affricative	24	24
affricatives	25	25
affright	18	18
affrighted	21	21
affrighting	24	24
affrights	19	19
affront	14	14
affronted	17	17
affronting	20	20
affronts	15	15
afire	8	8
aflutter	13	13
afore	8	8
aforementioned	23	23
aforesaid	13	13
aforethought	22	22
afraid	10	10
afreet	9	9
afreets	10	10
afresh	11	11
afrit	8	8
afrits	9	9
afro	7	7