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
alterers	9	9
altering	12	12
alterities	11	11
alterity	11	11
alternate	11	11
alternated	13	13
alternately	16	16
alternates	12	12
alternating	16	16
alternation	14	14
alternations	15	15
alternative	17	17
alternatively	22	22
alternativeness	22	22
alternatives	18	18
alternator	12	12
alternators	13	13
alters	7	7
althorn	11	11
althorns	12	12
altimeter	13	13
altimeters	14	14
altimetries	15	15
altimetry	15	15
altogether	15	15