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
extractability	30	30
extractable	25	25
extracted	20	20
extracting	23	23
extraction	21	21
extractions	22	22
extractive	24	24
extractively	29	29
extractor	19	19
extractors	20	20
extracts	18	18
extracurricular	31	31
extraditable	24	24
extradite	17	17
extradited	19	19
extradites	18	18
extraditing	22	22
extradition	20	20
extraditions	21	21
extrados	16	16
extradoses	18	18
extraembryonic	33	33
extragalactic	29	29
extrahepatic	27	27
extrajudicial	35	35