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
inherence	16	16
inherences	17	17
inherent	12	12
inherently	17	17
inheres	10	10
inhering	14	14
inherit	10	10
inheritability	23	23
inheritable	18	18
inheritableness	23	23
inheritance	18	18
inheritances	19	19
inherited	13	13
inheriting	16	16
inheritor	12	12
inheritors	13	13
inheritress	14	14
inheritresses	16	16
inheritrices	18	18
inheritrix	20	20
inheritrixes	22	22
inherits	11	11
inhibitor	15	15
inhibitors	16	16
inhibitory	18	18