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
ambushers	18	18
ameer	8	8
ameerate	11	11
ameerates	12	12
ameers	9	9
amelcorn	16	16
amelcorns	17	17
ameliorate	14	14
ameliorated	16	16
ameliorates	15	15
ameliorating	19	19
amelioration	17	17
ameliorations	18	18
ameliorative	20	20
ameliorator	15	15
ameliorators	16	16
amelioratory	18	18
amendatory	17	17
amender	12	12
amenders	13	13
amenorrhea	16	16
amenorrheas	17	17
amenorrheic	20	20
amentiferous	20	20
amerce	12	12