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
interesting	15	15
interestingly	20	20
interestingness	20	20
interests	10	10
interethnic	18	18
interface	16	16
interfaced	18	18
interfaces	17	17
interfacial	19	19
interfacing	21	21
interfaculty	23	23
interfaith	16	16
interfamilial	22	22
interfamily	21	21
interfere	13	13
interfered	15	15
interference	20	20
interferences	21	21
interferential	20	20
interferer	14	14
interferers	15	15
interferes	14	14
interfering	18	18
interferogram	22	22
interferograms	23	23