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
intermits	13	13
intermitted	16	16
intermittence	21	21
intermittences	22	22
intermittencies	23	23
intermittency	23	23
intermittent	17	17
intermittently	22	22
intermitter	15	15
intermitters	16	16
intermitting	19	19
intermix	19	19
intermixed	22	22
intermixes	21	21
intermixing	25	25
intermixture	24	24
intermixtures	25	25
intermodal	16	16
intermodulation	23	23
intermolecular	24	24
intermont	14	14
intermontane	18	18
intermountain	20	20
intern	8	8
internal	11	11