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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
albicores	16	16
albuminuria	21	21
albuminurias	22	22
albuminuric	24	24
alburnum	18	18
alburnums	19	19
albuterol	15	15
albuterols	16	16
alcazar	20	20
alcazars	21	21
alcyonarian	19	19
alcyonarians	20	20
alder	7	7
alderflies	16	16
alderfly	16	16
alderman	14	14
aldermanic	19	19
aldermen	14	14
alders	8	8
alderwoman	19	19
alderwomen	19	19
aldicarb	16	16
aldicarbs	17	17
aldosterone	14	14
aldosterones	15	15