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
antichoicers	21	21
anticholesterol	23	23
anticholinergic	28	28
anticipator	18	18
anticipators	19	19
anticipatory	21	21
anticlerical	21	21
anticlericalism	27	27
anticlericals	22	22
anticommercial	28	28
anticorporate	20	20
anticorrosion	18	18
anticorrosive	21	21
antidemocratic	25	25
antidepressant	20	20
antidepressants	21	21
antidepression	20	20
antiderivative	24	24
antidiarrheal	18	18
antidora	10	10
antidromic	18	18
antidromically	26	26
antidrug	13	13
antielectron	18	18
antielectrons	19	19