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
interbreeding	21	21
interbreeds	16	16
intercalary	18	18
intercalate	16	16
intercalated	18	18
intercalates	17	17
intercalating	21	21
intercalation	19	19
intercalations	20	20
intercampus	22	22
intercaste	14	14
intercede	14	14
interceded	16	16
interceder	15	15
interceders	16	16
intercedes	15	15
interceding	19	19
intercell	15	15
intercellular	21	21
intercensal	17	17
intercept	16	16
intercepted	19	19
intercepter	18	18
intercepters	19	19
intercepting	22	22