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
inexperts	20	20
inexpressible	28	28
inexpressibly	30	30
inexpressive	27	27
inexpressively	32	32
inextricability	32	32
inextricable	27	27
inextricably	29	29
infantries	15	15
infantry	15	15
infantryman	22	22
infantrymen	22	22
infarct	14	14
infarcted	17	17
infarction	18	18
infarctions	19	19
infarcts	15	15
infare	10	10
infares	11	11
infecter	15	15
infecters	16	16
infector	15	15
infectors	16	16
infer	9	9
inferable	17	17