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
interaction	16	16
interactional	19	19
interactions	17	17
interactive	19	19
interactively	24	24
interactivities	23	23
interactivity	23	23
interacts	13	13
interage	11	11
interagency	20	20
interallied	15	15
interanimation	20	20
interanimations	21	21
interannual	16	16
interatomic	18	18
interbank	18	18
interbasin	15	15
interbed	13	13
interbedded	18	18
interbedding	21	21
interbeds	14	14
interborough	21	21
interbranch	21	21
interbred	14	14
interbreed	15	15