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
ewer	7	7
ewers	8	8
exacerbate	23	23
exacerbated	25	25
exacerbates	24	24
exacerbating	28	28
exacerbation	26	26
exacerbations	27	27
exacter	17	17
exacters	18	18
exactor	17	17
exactors	18	18
exaggerate	21	21
exaggerated	23	23
exaggeratedly	28	28
exaggeratedness	28	28
exaggerates	22	22
exaggerating	26	26
exaggeration	24	24
exaggerations	25	25
exaggerative	27	27
exaggerator	22	22
exaggerators	23	23
exaggeratory	25	25
exahertz	26	26