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
interim	11	11
interims	12	12
interindividual	25	25
interindustry	19	19
interinfluence	25	25
interinfluences	26	26
interionic	15	15
interior	9	9
interiorise	12	12
interiorised	14	14
interiorises	13	13
interiorising	17	17
interiorities	14	14
interiority	14	14
interiorization	26	26
interiorize	21	21
interiorized	23	23
interiorizes	22	22
interiorizing	26	26
interiorly	14	14
interiors	10	10
interisland	15	15
interject	22	22
interjected	25	25
interjecting	28	28