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
amaretto	11	11
amarettos	12	12
amarna	10	10
amarone	11	11
amarones	12	12
amaryllis	16	16
amaryllises	18	18
amasser	10	10
amassers	11	11
amateur	11	11
amateurish	16	16
amateurishly	21	21
amateurishness	21	21
amateurism	17	17
amateurisms	18	18
amateurs	12	12
amatory	12	12
amauroses	13	13
amaurosis	13	13
amaurotic	16	16
ambari	12	12
ambaries	14	14
ambaris	13	13
ambary	14	14
ambassador	17	17