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
explorative	26	26
exploratively	31	31
exploratory	24	24
explore	18	18
explored	20	20
explorer	19	19
explorers	20	20
explores	19	19
exploring	23	23
export	16	16
exportabilities	29	29
exportability	29	29
exportable	24	24
exportation	22	22
exportations	23	23
exported	19	19
exporter	18	18
exporters	19	19
exporting	22	22
exports	17	17
exposer	17	17
exposers	18	18
expositor	19	19
expositors	20	20
expository	22	22