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
afros	8	8
after	8	8
afterbirth	18	18
afterbirths	19	19
afterburner	19	19
afterburners	20	20
aftercare	15	15
aftercares	16	16
afterclap	19	19
afterclaps	20	20
afterdeck	20	20
afterdecks	21	21
aftereffect	23	23
aftereffects	24	24
afterglow	18	18
afterglows	19	19
afterguard	17	17
afterguards	18	18
afterimage	18	18
afterimages	19	19
afterlife	16	16
afterlifes	17	17
afterlives	18	18
aftermarket	21	21
aftermarkets	22	22