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
extirpators	21	21
extoller	17	17
extollers	18	18
extort	13	13
extorted	16	16
extorter	15	15
extorters	16	16
extorting	19	19
extortion	17	17
extortionary	22	22
extortionate	20	20
extortionately	25	25
extortioner	19	19
extortioners	20	20
extortionist	20	20
extortionists	21	21
extortions	18	18
extortive	20	20
extorts	14	14
extra	12	12
extracellular	27	27
extracellularly	32	32
extracorporeal	28	28
extracranial	24	24
extract	17	17