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
exedra	14	14
exedrae	15	15
exedras	15	15
exemplar	22	22
exemplarily	28	28
exemplariness	28	28
exemplarities	27	27
exemplarity	27	27
exemplars	23	23
exemplary	25	25
exenterate	18	18
exenterated	20	20
exenterates	19	19
exenterating	23	23
exenteration	21	21
exenterations	22	22
exercisable	25	25
exercise	18	18
exercised	20	20
exerciser	19	19
exercisers	20	20
exercises	19	19
exercising	23	23
exercitation	23	23
exercitations	24	24