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
inspissators	16	16
installer	12	12
installers	13	13
instanter	11	11
instar	7	7
instarred	11	11
instarring	14	14
instars	8	8
instauration	15	15
instaurations	16	16
instigator	13	13
instigators	14	14
instiller	12	12
instillers	13	13
instituter	12	12
instituters	13	13
institutor	12	12
institutors	13	13
instroke	13	13
instrokes	14	14
instruct	13	13
instructed	16	16
instructing	19	19
instruction	17	17
instructional	20	20