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
allergenicities	23	23
allergenicity	23	23
allergens	14	14
allergic	15	15
allergies	13	13
allergin	13	13
allergins	14	14
allergist	13	13
allergists	14	14
allergy	13	13
allethrin	14	14
allethrins	15	15
alleviator	16	16
alleviators	17	17
alligator	13	13
alligators	14	14
alliterate	12	12
alliteration	15	15
alliterations	16	16
alliterative	18	18
alliteratively	23	23
allobar	12	12
allobars	13	13
allocator	14	14
allocators	15	15