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
animator	12	12
animators	13	13
animatronic	19	19
animatronically	27	27
animatronics	20	20
anisometropia	20	20
anisometropias	21	21
anisometropic	23	23
anisotropic	18	18
anisotropically	26	26
anisotropies	16	16
anisotropism	19	19
anisotropisms	20	20
anisotropy	16	16
ankerite	13	13
ankerites	14	14
ankylosaur	19	19
ankylosaurs	20	20
ankylosaurus	22	22
ankylosauruses	24	24
annealer	11	11
annealers	12	12
annihilator	16	16
annihilators	17	17
annihilatory	19	19