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
intercrossing	20	20
intercultural	21	21
interculturally	26	26
interculture	19	19
intercultures	20	20
intercurrent	18	18
intercut	13	13
intercuts	14	14
intercutting	20	20
interdealer	14	14
interdental	15	15
interdentally	20	20
interdepend	18	18
interdepended	21	21
interdependence	26	26
interdependency	28	28
interdependent	22	22
interdepending	24	24
interdepends	19	19
interdialectal	21	21
interdict	14	14
interdicted	17	17
interdicting	20	20
interdiction	18	18
interdictions	19	19