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
allograft	16	16
allografted	19	19
allografting	22	22
allografts	17	17
allograph	18	18
allographic	23	23
allographs	19	19
allometric	18	18
allometries	16	16
allometry	16	16
allomorph	19	19
allomorphic	24	24
allomorphism	25	25
allomorphisms	26	26
allomorphs	20	20
allopatric	18	18
allopatrically	26	26
allopatries	16	16
allopatry	16	16
allopurinol	19	19
allopurinols	20	20
allosaur	11	11
allosaurs	12	12
allosaurus	14	14
allosauruses	16	16