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
altostrati	11	11
altostratus	13	13
altricial	14	14
altruism	13	13
altruisms	14	14
altruist	10	10
altruistic	15	15
altruistically	23	23
altruists	11	11
alular	9	9
alumroot	13	13
alumroots	14	14
alvar	10	10
alvars	11	11
alveolar	14	14
alveolarly	19	19
alveolars	15	15
amalgamator	20	20
amalgamators	21	21
amaranth	14	14
amaranthine	18	18
amaranths	15	15
amarelle	13	13
amarelles	14	14
amaretti	11	11