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
incredibleness	24	24
incredibly	21	21
incredulities	20	20
incredulity	20	20
incredulous	19	19
incredulously	24	24
increment	17	17
incremental	20	20
incrementalism	26	26
incrementalisms	27	27
incrementalist	23	23
incrementalists	24	24
incrementally	25	25
increments	18	18
increscent	18	18
incriminate	19	19
incriminated	21	21
incriminates	20	20
incriminating	24	24
incrimination	22	22
incriminations	23	23
incriminatory	23	23
incross	11	11
incrossed	14	14
incrosses	13	13