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
interlayer	14	14
interlayers	15	15
interlaying	18	18
interlays	13	13
interleague	16	16
interleave	16	16
interleaved	18	18
interleaves	17	17
interleaving	21	21
interlending	19	19
interleukin	19	19
interleukins	20	20
interlibrary	19	19
interline	12	12
interlinear	14	14
interlinearly	19	19
interlinears	15	15
interlineation	18	18
interlineations	19	19
interlined	14	14
interliner	13	13
interliners	14	14
interlines	13	13
interlingual	19	19
interlining	17	17