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
ingrown	14	14
ingrownness	19	19
ingrowth	16	16
ingrowths	17	17
ingurgitate	17	17
ingurgitated	19	19
ingurgitates	18	18
ingurgitating	22	22
ingurgitation	20	20
ingurgitations	21	21
inhabiter	15	15
inhabiters	16	16
inhalator	13	13
inhalators	14	14
inhaler	11	11
inhalers	12	12
inharmonic	20	20
inharmonies	18	18
inharmonious	20	20
inharmoniously	25	25
inharmony	18	18
inhauler	13	13
inhaulers	14	14
inhere	9	9
inhered	11	11