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
intermarriage	19	19
intermarriages	20	20
intermarried	17	17
intermarries	16	16
intermarry	16	16
intermarrying	22	22
intermat	12	12
intermats	13	13
intermatted	16	16
intermatting	19	19
intermeddle	18	18
intermeddled	20	20
intermeddler	19	19
intermeddlers	20	20
intermeddles	19	19
intermeddling	23	23
intermediacies	22	22
intermediacy	22	22
intermediaries	19	19
intermediary	19	19
intermediate	17	17
intermediately	22	22
intermediates	18	18
intermediation	20	20
intermediations	21	21