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
exergonic	22	22
exergual	19	19
exergue	17	17
exergues	18	18
exert	12	12
exerted	15	15
exerting	18	18
exertion	16	16
exertional	19	19
exertions	17	17
exertive	19	19
exerts	13	13
exfiltrate	21	21
exfiltrated	23	23
exfiltrates	22	22
exfiltrating	26	26
exfiltration	24	24
exfiltrations	25	25
exfoliator	21	21
exfoliators	22	22
exhauster	19	19
exhausters	20	20
exhedra	17	17
exhedrae	18	18
exhibitioner	25	25