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
imprinters	17	17
imprinting	20	20
imprints	15	15
imprison	15	15
imprisoned	18	18
imprisoning	21	21
imprisonment	23	23
imprisonments	24	24
imprisons	16	16
impro	11	11
improbabilities	28	28
improbability	28	28
improbable	23	23
improbably	25	25
impromptu	22	22
impromptus	23	23
improper	17	17
improperly	22	22
improperness	22	22
improprieties	22	22
impropriety	22	22
impros	12	12
improv	16	16
improvabilities	29	29
improvability	29	29