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
answerers	13	13
answering	16	16
answerphone	21	21
answerphones	22	22
answers	11	11
antarctic	16	16
antbear	11	11
antbears	12	12
anteater	9	9
anteaters	10	10
antecessor	14	14
antecessors	15	15
antechamber	23	23
antechambers	24	24
antemortem	17	17
antennular	15	15
anterior	9	9
anteriorly	14	14
anterograde	15	15
anteroom	12	12
anterooms	13	13
antevert	13	13
anteverted	16	16
anteverting	19	19
anteverts	14	14