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
excerpt	20	20
excerpted	23	23
excerpter	22	22
excerpters	23	23
excerpting	26	26
excerption	24	24
excerptions	25	25
excerptor	22	22
excerptors	23	23
excerpts	21	21
exchanger	24	24
exchangers	25	25
exchequer	31	31
exchequers	32	32
excimer	20	20
excimers	21	21
excitatory	22	22
exciter	17	17
exciters	18	18
excitor	17	17
excitors	18	18
exclaimer	23	23
exclaimers	24	24
exclamatory	27	27
excluder	21	21