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
abradants	14	14
abrade	10	10
abraded	12	12
abrader	11	11
abraders	12	12
abrades	11	11
abrading	15	15
abrasion	12	12
abrasions	13	13
abrasive	15	15
abrasively	20	20
abrasiveness	20	20
abrasives	16	16
abreact	13	13
abreacted	16	16
abreacting	19	19
abreaction	17	17
abreactions	18	18
abreacts	14	14
abreast	10	10
abri	7	7
abridge	13	13
abridged	15	15
abridgement	21	21
abridgements	22	22