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
airposts	11	11
airpower	14	14
airpowers	15	15
airproof	14	14
airproofed	17	17
airproofing	20	20
airproofs	15	15
airs	4	4
airscape	14	14
airscapes	15	15
airscrew	14	14
airscrews	15	15
airshed	10	10
airsheds	11	11
airship	12	12
airships	13	13
airshot	9	9
airshots	10	10
airshow	12	12
airshows	13	13
airsick	14	14
airsickness	19	19
airsicknesses	21	21
airside	8	8
airsides	9	9