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
externalization	34	34
externalize	29	29
externalized	31	31
externalizes	30	30
externalizing	34	34
externally	22	22
externals	18	18
externe	15	15
externes	16	16
externs	15	15
externship	23	23
externships	24	24
exteroceptive	30	30
exteroceptor	25	25
exteroceptors	26	26
exterritorial	21	21
extinguisher	25	25
extinguishers	26	26
extirpate	19	19
extirpated	21	21
extirpates	20	20
extirpating	24	24
extirpation	22	22
extirpations	23	23
extirpator	20	20