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
excreters	19	19
excretes	18	18
excreting	22	22
excretion	20	20
excretions	21	21
excretory	21	21
excruciate	24	24
excruciated	26	26
excruciates	25	25
excruciating	29	29
excruciatingly	34	34
excruciation	27	27
excruciations	28	28
exculpatory	28	28
excurrent	21	21
excursion	21	21
excursionist	24	24
excursionists	25	25
excursions	22	22
excursive	24	24
excursively	29	29
excursiveness	29	29
excursus	20	20
excursuses	22	22
excusatory	23	23