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
exalter	15	15
exalters	16	16
examiner	19	19
examiners	20	20
exarch	18	18
exarchal	21	21
exarchate	21	21
exarchates	22	22
exarchies	21	21
exarchs	19	19
exarchy	21	21
exasperate	20	20
exasperated	22	22
exasperatedly	27	27
exasperates	21	21
exasperating	25	25
exasperatingly	30	30
exasperation	23	23
exasperations	24	24
excavator	23	23
excavators	24	24
exceeder	19	19
exceeders	20	20
excelsior	20	20
excelsiors	21	21