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
exoteric	18	18
exoterically	26	26
exothermal	23	23
exothermally	28	28
exothermic	25	25
exothermically	33	33
exothermicities	30	30
exothermicity	30	30
expander	20	20
expanders	21	21
expandor	20	20
expandors	21	21
expansionary	26	26
expatriate	20	20
expatriated	22	22
expatriates	21	21
expatriating	25	25
expatriation	23	23
expatriations	24	24
expatriatism	25	25
expecter	21	21
expecters	22	22
expectorant	25	25
expectorants	26	26
expectorate	24	24