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
absconder	17	17
absconders	18	18
abseiler	12	12
abseilers	13	13
absenter	12	12
absenters	13	13
absoluter	14	14
absolver	16	16
absolvers	17	17
absorb	12	12
absorbabilities	25	25
absorbability	25	25
absorbable	20	20
absorbance	20	20
absorbances	21	21
absorbancies	22	22
absorbancy	22	22
absorbant	16	16
absorbants	17	17
absorbed	15	15
absorbencies	22	22
absorbency	22	22
absorbent	16	16
absorbents	17	17
absorber	14	14