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
inflater	13	13
inflaters	14	14
inflationary	20	20
inflator	13	13
inflators	14	14
inflicter	17	17
inflicters	18	18
inflictor	17	17
inflictors	18	18
inflorescence	25	25
inflorescences	26	26
infolder	14	14
infolders	15	15
infomercial	22	22
infomercials	23	23
inform	13	13
informal	16	16
informality	21	21
informally	21	21
informant	17	17
informants	18	18
informatics	21	21
information	19	19
informational	22	22
informationally	27	27