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
incorrigibility	27	27
incorrigible	22	22
incorrigibles	23	23
incorrigibly	24	24
incorrupt	17	17
incorrupted	20	20
incorruptible	25	25
incorruptibles	26	26
incorruptibly	27	27
incorruption	21	21
incorruptions	22	22
incorruptly	22	22
incorruptness	22	22
increasable	19	19
increase	12	12
increased	14	14
increaser	13	13
increasers	14	14
increases	13	13
increasing	17	17
increasingly	22	22
increate	12	12
incredibilities	24	24
incredibility	24	24
incredible	19	19