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
ingrains	12	12
ingrate	10	10
ingrates	11	11
ingratiate	13	13
ingratiated	15	15
ingratiates	14	14
ingratiating	18	18
ingratiatingly	23	23
ingratiation	16	16
ingratiations	17	17
ingratiatory	17	17
ingratitude	16	16
ingratitudes	17	17
ingredient	15	15
ingredients	16	16
ingress	10	10
ingresses	12	12
ingression	14	14
ingressions	15	15
ingressive	17	17
ingressiveness	22	22
inground	14	14
ingroup	14	14
ingroups	15	15
ingrowing	18	18