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
exorcise	18	18
exorcised	20	20
exorciser	19	19
exorcisers	20	20
exorcises	19	19
exorcising	23	23
exorcism	21	21
exorcisms	22	22
exorcist	18	18
exorcistic	23	23
exorcistical	26	26
exorcists	19	19
exorcize	27	27
exorcized	29	29
exorcizes	28	28
exorcizing	32	32
exordia	15	15
exordial	17	17
exordium	20	20
exordiums	21	21
exosphere	21	21
exospheres	22	22
exospheric	25	25
exospore	18	18
exospores	19	19