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
extrapolates	23	23
extrapolating	27	27
extrapolation	25	25
extrapolations	26	26
extrapolative	28	28
extrapolator	23	23
extrapolators	24	24
extrapyramidal	31	31
extras	13	13
extrasensory	22	22
extrasolar	18	18
extrasystole	22	22
extrasystoles	23	23
extratextual	28	28
extrauterine	21	21
extravagance	29	29
extravagances	30	30
extravagancies	31	31
extravagancy	31	31
extravagant	25	25
extravagantly	30	30
extravaganza	35	35
extravaganzas	36	36
extravagate	24	24
extravagated	26	26