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
anniversaries	19	19
anniversary	19	19
annotator	11	11
annotators	12	12
announcer	16	16
announcers	17	17
annoyer	11	11
annoyers	12	12
annular	11	11
annunciator	18	18
annunciators	19	19
annunciatory	21	21
anodiser	10	10
anodisers	11	11
anodizer	19	19
anodizers	20	20
anointer	10	10
anointers	11	11
anorak	11	11
anoraks	12	12
anorectic	16	16
anorectics	17	17
anoretic	12	12
anoretics	13	13
anorexia	16	16