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
inference	17	17
inferences	18	18
inferential	17	17
inferentially	22	22
inferior	12	12
inferiorities	17	17
inferiority	17	17
inferiorly	17	17
inferiors	13	13
infernal	14	14
infernally	19	19
inferno	12	12
infernos	13	13
inferred	13	13
inferrer	12	12
inferrers	13	13
inferrible	18	18
inferring	16	16
infers	10	10
infertile	14	14
infertilities	18	18
infertility	18	18
infester	12	12
infesters	13	13
infielder	15	15