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
airsome	10	10
airspace	14	14
airspaces	15	15
airspeed	12	12
airspeeds	13	13
airstream	12	12
airstreams	13	13
airstrip	11	11
airstrips	12	12
airt	4	4
airted	7	7
airth	7	7
airthed	10	10
airthing	13	13
airths	8	8
airtight	12	12
airtightness	17	17
airtightnesses	19	19
airtime	10	10
airtimes	11	11
airting	10	10
airtram	10	10
airtrams	11	11
airts	5	5
airvac	13	13