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
extrajudicially	40	40
extralegal	21	21
extralegally	26	26
extralimital	24	24
extralinguistic	30	30
extraliterary	23	23
extralities	19	19
extrality	19	19
extralogical	26	26
extramarital	23	23
extramundane	26	26
extramural	22	22
extramurally	27	27
extramusical	27	27
extraneous	19	19
extraneously	24	24
extraneousness	24	24
extranet	16	16
extranets	17	17
extranuclear	25	25
extraordinaire	23	23
extraordinarily	27	27
extraordinary	24	24
extrapolate	22	22
extrapolated	24	24