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
interoffice	21	21
interoperable	21	21
interoperate	16	16
interoperated	18	18
interoperates	17	17
interoperating	21	21
interoperative	22	22
interorbital	17	17
interorgan	14	14
interpandemic	25	25
interparish	17	17
interparochial	24	24
interparticle	21	21
interparty	16	16
interpellate	18	18
interpellated	20	20
interpellates	19	19
interpellating	23	23
interpellation	21	21
interpellations	22	22
interpellator	19	19
interpellators	20	20
interpenetrate	19	19
interpenetrated	21	21
interpenetrates	20	20