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
amritas	10	10
amrits	9	9
amtrac	12	12
amtrack	17	17
amtracks	18	18
amtracs	13	13
amtrak	13	13
amtraks	14	14
amuser	10	10
amusers	11	11
anachronic	20	20
anachronism	21	21
anachronisms	22	22
anachronistic	23	23
anachronous	19	19
anachronously	24	24
anacruses	14	14
anacrusis	14	14
anadromous	16	16
anaerobe	12	12
anaerobes	13	13
anaerobic	16	16
anaerobically	24	24
anaerobioses	16	16
anaerobiosis	16	16