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
indifferentists	24	24
indifferently	25	25
indinavir	16	16
indinavirs	17	17
indirect	13	13
indirection	17	17
indirections	18	18
indirectly	18	18
indirectness	18	18
indirectnesses	20	20
indiscernible	23	23
indiscoverable	27	27
indiscreet	15	15
indiscreetly	20	20
indiscreetness	20	20
indiscretion	18	18
indiscretions	19	19
indiscriminate	23	23
inditer	9	9
inditers	10	10
indoctrinate	18	18
indoctrinated	20	20
indoctrinates	19	19
indoctrinating	23	23
indoctrination	21	21