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
genera	9	9
generable	16	16
general	11	11
generalisation	19	19
generalisations	20	20
generalise	14	14
generalised	16	16
generalises	15	15
generalising	19	19
generalissimo	20	20
generalissimos	21	21
generalist	14	14
generalists	15	15
generalities	16	16
generality	16	16
generalizable	30	30
generalization	28	28
generalizations	29	29
generalize	23	23
generalized	25	25
generalizer	24	24
generalizers	25	25
generalizes	24	24
generalizing	28	28
generally	16	16