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
exilers	15	15
exocarp	20	20
exocarps	21	21
exocrine	19	19
exocrines	20	20
exoderm	18	18
exodermis	20	20
exodermises	22	22
exoderms	19	19
exoergic	20	20
exoerythrocytic	34	34
exonerate	17	17
exonerated	19	19
exonerates	18	18
exonerating	22	22
exoneration	20	20
exonerations	21	21
exonerative	23	23
exoneree	16	16
exonerees	17	17
exorable	19	19
exorbitance	25	25
exorbitances	26	26
exorbitant	21	21
exorbitantly	26	26