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
ambigrams	20	20
ambiversion	22	22
ambiversions	23	23
ambivert	18	18
ambiverts	19	19
ambler	13	13
amblers	14	14
ambries	13	13
ambroid	14	14
ambroids	15	15
ambrosia	14	14
ambrosial	16	16
ambrosially	21	21
ambrosias	15	15
ambrotype	20	20
ambrotypes	21	21
ambry	13	13
ambulacra	20	20
ambulacral	22	22
ambulacrum	25	25
ambulatorily	23	23
ambulatory	20	20
ambuscader	21	21
ambuscaders	22	22
ambusher	17	17