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
airvacs	14	14
airward	11	11
airwave	14	14
airwaves	15	15
airway	11	11
airways	12	12
airwise	10	10
airwoman	15	15
airwomen	15	15
airworthier	16	16
airworthiest	17	17
airworthiness	19	19
airworthy	16	16
airy	6	6
aiver	9	9
aivers	10	10
ajar	13	13
akrasia	11	11
akrasias	12	12
akratic	14	14
alabaster	13	13
alabasters	14	14
alabastrine	16	16
alachlor	15	15
alachlors	16	16