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
extravagates	25	25
extravagating	29	29
extravasate	22	22
extravasated	24	24
extravasates	23	23
extravasating	27	27
extravasation	25	25
extravasations	26	26
extravascular	29	29
extravehicular	32	32
extraversion	24	24
extraversions	25	25
extravert	20	20
extraverted	23	23
extraverts	21	21
extrema	17	17
extreme	17	17
extremely	22	22
extremeness	22	22
extremer	18	18
extremes	18	18
extremest	19	19
extremism	22	22
extremisms	23	23
extremist	19	19