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
interneuronal	18	18
interneurons	16	16
interning	14	14
internist	11	11
internists	12	12
internment	16	16
internments	17	17
internodal	14	14
internode	12	12
internodes	13	13
interns	9	9
internship	17	17
internships	18	18
internuclear	19	19
internucleon	20	20
internucleotide	23	23
internuncial	20	20
internuncio	18	18
internuncios	19	19
interobserver	21	21
interocean	15	15
interoceanic	20	20
interoceptive	24	24
interoceptor	19	19
interoceptors	20	20