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
intercluster	18	18
intercoastal	17	17
intercollegiate	23	23
intercolonial	20	20
intercom	15	15
intercommunal	26	26
intercommunion	27	27
intercommunions	28	28
intercommunity	28	28
intercompany	25	25
intercompare	22	22
intercompared	24	24
intercompares	23	23
intercomparing	27	27
intercomparison	26	26
intercoms	16	16
interconnect	21	21
interconnected	24	24
interconnecting	27	27
interconnection	25	25
interconnects	22	22
interconversion	25	25
interconvert	21	21
interconverted	24	24
interconverting	27	27