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
intermedin	16	16
intermedins	17	17
intermembrane	24	24
intermenstrual	21	21
interment	14	14
interments	15	15
intermesh	15	15
intermeshed	18	18
intermeshes	17	17
intermeshing	21	21
intermetallic	22	22
intermetallics	23	23
intermezzi	32	32
intermezzo	32	32
intermezzos	33	33
interminable	21	21
interminably	23	23
intermingle	19	19
intermingled	21	21
intermingles	20	20
intermingling	24	24
intermission	17	17
intermissions	18	18
intermit	12	12
intermitotic	19	19