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
impressible	21	21
impressing	19	19
impression	17	17
impressionable	25	25
impressionism	23	23
impressionisms	24	24
impressionist	20	20
impressionistic	25	25
impressionists	21	21
impressions	18	18
impressive	20	20
impressively	25	25
impressiveness	25	25
impressment	21	21
impressments	22	22
impressure	17	17
impressures	18	18
imprest	13	13
imprests	14	14
imprimatur	20	20
imprimaturs	21	21
imprimis	17	17
imprint	14	14
imprinted	17	17
imprinter	16	16