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
incrossing	17	17
incrust	12	12
incrustation	18	18
incrustations	19	19
incrusted	15	15
incrusting	18	18
incrusts	13	13
incubator	17	17
incubators	18	18
incubatory	20	20
inculcator	19	19
inculcators	20	20
inculpatory	22	22
incumber	19	19
incumbered	22	22
incumbering	25	25
incumbers	20	20
incur	10	10
incurable	18	18
incurables	19	19
incurably	20	20
incuriosities	18	18
incuriosity	18	18
incurious	15	15
incuriously	20	20