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
interlinings	18	18
interlink	16	16
interlinked	19	19
interlinking	22	22
interlinks	17	17
interlobular	19	19
interlocal	16	16
interlock	18	18
interlocked	21	21
interlocking	24	24
interlocks	19	19
interlocutor	18	18
interlocutors	19	19
interlocutory	21	21
interlope	14	14
interloped	16	16
interloper	15	15
interlopers	16	16
interlopes	15	15
interloping	19	19
interlude	13	13
interludes	14	14
interlunar	14	14
interlunary	17	17
intermale	14	14