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
anthropic	18	18
anthropical	21	21
anthropocentric	28	28
anthropogenic	25	25
anthropoid	17	17
anthropoids	18	18
anthropological	28	28
anthropologies	23	23
anthropologist	23	23
anthropologists	24	24
anthropology	23	23
anthropometric	26	26
anthropometries	24	24
anthropometry	24	24
anthropomorph	27	27
anthropomorphic	32	32
anthropomorphs	28	28
anthropopathism	29	29
anthropophagi	26	26
anthropophagies	28	28
anthropophagous	29	29
anthropophagus	28	28
anthropophagy	28	28
anthroposophies	26	26
anthroposophist	26	26