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
inholder	13	13
inholders	14	14
inhumer	14	14
inhumers	15	15
initiator	10	10
initiators	11	11
initiatory	13	13
injector	21	21
injectors	22	22
injera	16	16
injeras	17	17
injure	17	17
injured	19	19
injurer	18	18
injurers	19	19
injures	18	18
injuries	19	19
injuring	22	22
injurious	21	21
injuriously	26	26
injuriousness	26	26
injuriousnesses	28	28
injury	19	19
inkberries	18	18
inkberry	18	18