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
excuser	18	18
excusers	19	19
execrable	23	23
execrableness	28	28
execrably	25	25
execrate	18	18
execrated	20	20
execrates	19	19
execrating	23	23
execration	21	21
execrations	22	22
execrative	24	24
execrator	19	19
execrators	20	20
executer	19	19
executers	20	20
executioner	23	23
executioners	24	24
executor	19	19
executorial	23	23
executors	20	20
executory	22	22
executrices	25	25
executrix	27	27
executrixes	29	29