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
internalise	14	14
internalised	16	16
internalises	15	15
internalising	19	19
internalities	16	16
internality	16	16
internalization	28	28
internalize	23	23
internalized	25	25
internalizes	24	24
internalizing	28	28
internally	16	16
internals	12	12
international	17	17
internationally	22	22
internationals	18	18
interne	9	9
internecine	17	17
interned	11	11
internee	10	10
internees	11	11
internes	10	10
internet	10	10
internets	11	11
interneuron	15	15