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
interjection	26	26
interjectional	29	29
interjections	27	27
interjector	24	24
interjectors	25	25
interjectory	27	27
interjects	23	23
interlace	14	14
interlaced	16	16
interlacement	22	22
interlacements	23	23
interlaces	15	15
interlacing	19	19
interlacustrine	22	22
interlaid	12	12
interlaminar	18	18
interlap	13	13
interlapped	20	20
interlapping	23	23
interlaps	14	14
interlard	12	12
interlarded	15	15
interlarding	18	18
interlards	13	13
interlay	12	12