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
interfraternity	22	22
interfuse	14	14
interfused	16	16
interfuses	15	15
interfusing	19	19
interfusion	17	17
interfusions	18	18
intergalactic	23	23
intergang	15	15
intergeneration	20	20
intergeneric	19	19
interglacial	20	20
interglacials	21	21
intergradation	19	19
intergradations	20	20
intergrade	14	14
intergraded	16	16
intergrades	15	15
intergrading	19	19
intergraft	16	16
intergranular	19	19
intergroup	17	17
intergrowth	19	19
intergrowths	20	20
interhospital	20	20