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
interception	20	20
interceptions	21	21
interceptor	18	18
interceptors	19	19
intercepts	17	17
intercession	17	17
intercessional	20	20
intercessions	18	18
intercessor	15	15
intercessors	16	16
intercessory	18	18
interchain	17	17
interchains	18	18
interchange	20	20
interchangeable	28	28
interchangeably	30	30
interchanger	21	21
interchangers	22	22
interchanges	21	21
interchannel	21	21
interchurch	23	23
intercity	15	15
interclan	15	15
interclass	15	15
interclub	18	18