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
abort	8	8
aborted	11	11
aborter	10	10
aborters	11	11
abortifacient	23	23
abortifacients	24	24
aborting	14	14
abortion	12	12
abortionist	15	15
abortionists	16	16
abortions	13	13
abortive	15	15
abortively	20	20
abortiveness	20	20
aborts	9	9
abortus	11	11
abortuses	13	13
aboveboard	21	21
aboveground	23	23
abracadabra	21	21
abracadabras	22	22
abrachia	16	16
abrachias	17	17
abradable	17	17
abradant	13	13