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
interferometer	21	21
interferometers	22	22
interferometric	25	25
interferometry	23	23
interferon	15	15
interferons	16	16
interfertile	17	17
interfertility	21	21
interfiber	17	17
interfile	14	14
interfiled	16	16
interfiles	15	15
interfiling	19	19
interfirm	16	16
interflow	17	17
interflowed	20	20
interflowing	23	23
interflows	18	18
interfluve	20	20
interfluves	21	21
interfluvial	23	23
interfold	15	15
interfolded	18	18
interfolding	21	21
interfolds	16	16