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
importunateness	24	24
importune	17	17
importuned	19	19
importunely	22	22
importuner	18	18
importuners	19	19
importunes	18	18
importuning	22	22
importunities	21	21
importunity	21	21
imposer	13	13
imposers	14	14
imposter	14	14
imposters	15	15
impostor	14	14
impostors	15	15
imposture	16	16
impostures	17	17
impoverish	22	22
impoverished	25	25
impoverisher	24	24
impoverishers	25	25
impoverishes	24	24
impoverishing	28	28
impoverishment	30	30