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
exteriors	16	16
exterminate	22	22
exterminated	24	24
exterminates	23	23
exterminating	27	27
extermination	25	25
exterminations	26	26
exterminator	23	23
exterminators	24	24
exterminatory	26	26
extermine	20	20
extermined	22	22
extermines	21	21
extermining	25	25
extern	14	14
external	17	17
externalisation	25	25
externalise	20	20
externalised	22	22
externalises	21	21
externalising	25	25
externalism	23	23
externalisms	24	24
externalities	22	22
externality	22	22