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
ancienter	14	14
ancientries	16	16
ancientry	16	16
ancillaries	17	17
ancillary	17	17
ancress	11	11
ancresses	13	13
andiron	10	10
andirons	11	11
andradite	12	12
andradites	13	13
andro	7	7
androcentric	21	21
androcentrism	22	22
androcentrisms	23	23
androecia	14	14
androecium	19	19
androgen	13	13
androgeneses	17	17
androgenesis	17	17
androgenetic	20	20
androgenic	18	18
androgens	14	14
androgyne	16	16
androgynes	17	17