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
extemporizer	34	34
extemporizers	35	35
extemporizes	34	34
extemporizing	38	38
extender	17	17
extenders	18	18
extensometer	23	23
extensometers	24	24
extensor	16	16
extensors	17	17
extenuator	19	19
extenuators	20	20
extenuatory	22	22
exterior	15	15
exteriorise	18	18
exteriorised	20	20
exteriorises	19	19
exteriorising	23	23
exteriorities	20	20
exteriority	20	20
exteriorization	32	32
exteriorize	27	27
exteriorized	29	29
exteriorizes	28	28
exteriorly	20	20