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
air	3	3
airbag	11	11
airbags	12	12
airball	12	12
airballed	15	15
airballing	18	18
airballs	13	13
airbase	10	10
airbases	11	11
airboat	10	10
airboats	11	11
airborne	12	12
airbound	14	14
airbrush	14	14
airbrushed	17	17
airbrushes	16	16
airbrushing	20	20
airburst	12	12
airbursts	13	13
airbus	10	10
airbuses	12	12
airbusses	13	13
aircheck	20	20
airchecks	21	21
aircoach	16	16