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
expressivities	28	28
expressivity	28	28
expressly	22	22
expressman	24	24
expressmen	24	24
expresso	18	18
expressos	19	19
expressway	25	25
expressways	26	26
expropriate	24	24
expropriated	26	26
expropriates	25	25
expropriating	29	29
expropriation	27	27
expropriations	28	28
expropriator	25	25
expropriators	26	26
expunger	22	22
expungers	23	23
expurgate	22	22
expurgated	24	24
expurgates	23	23
expurgating	27	27
expurgation	25	25
expurgations	26	26