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
ancestresses	16	16
ancestries	14	14
ancestry	14	14
anchor	12	12
anchorage	17	17
anchorages	18	18
anchored	15	15
anchoress	15	15
anchoresses	17	17
anchoret	14	14
anchorets	15	15
anchoring	18	18
anchorite	15	15
anchorites	16	16
anchoritic	19	19
anchoritically	27	27
anchorless	17	17
anchorman	19	19
anchormen	19	19
anchorpeople	25	25
anchorperson	22	22
anchorpersons	23	23
anchors	13	13
anchorwoman	24	24
anchorwomen	24	24