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
extremists	20	20
extremities	21	21
extremity	21	21
extremophile	28	28
extremophiles	29	29
extremum	22	22
extricable	24	24
extricate	19	19
extricated	21	21
extricates	20	20
extricating	24	24
extrication	22	22
extrications	23	23
extrinsic	20	20
extrinsically	28	28
extropies	19	19
extropy	19	19
extrorse	15	15
extroversion	24	24
extroversions	25	25
extrovert	20	20
extroverted	23	23
extroverts	21	21
extrudability	28	28
extrudable	23	23