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
alacrities	14	14
alacritous	15	15
alacrity	14	14
alar	5	5
alarm	9	9
alarmed	12	12
alarming	15	15
alarmingly	20	20
alarmism	15	15
alarmisms	16	16
alarmist	12	12
alarmists	13	13
alarms	10	10
alarum	11	11
alarumed	14	14
alaruming	17	17
alarums	12	12
alary	8	8
alastor	8	8
alastors	9	9
albacore	15	15
albacores	16	16
albatross	13	13
albatrosses	15	15
albicore	15	15