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
expurgator	23	23
expurgatorial	27	27
expurgators	24	24
expurgatory	26	26
exsert	13	13
exserted	16	16
exserting	19	19
exsertion	17	17
exsertions	18	18
exserts	14	14
extemporal	24	24
extemporally	29	29
extemporaneity	30	30
extemporaneous	29	29
extemporarily	29	29
extemporary	26	26
extempore	22	22
extemporisation	29	29
extemporise	24	24
extemporised	26	26
extemporises	25	25
extemporising	29	29
extemporization	38	38
extemporize	33	33
extemporized	35	35