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
ampersand	17	17
ampersands	18	18
amphibrach	26	26
amphibrachic	31	31
amphibrachs	27	27
amphiprostyle	27	27
amphiprostyles	28	28
amphitheater	22	22
amphitheaters	23	23
amphitheatric	26	26
amphitheatrical	29	29
amphora	15	15
amphorae	16	16
amphoral	17	17
amphoras	16	16
amphoteric	21	21
ampler	13	13
amplifier	19	19
amplifiers	20	20
ampullar	17	17
ampullary	20	20
amreeta	10	10
amreetas	11	11
amrit	8	8
amrita	9	9