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
interpersonal	19	19
interpersonally	24	24
interphalangeal	26	26
interphase	16	16
interphases	17	17
interplanetary	22	22
interplant	16	16
interplanted	19	19
interplanting	22	22
interplants	17	17
interplay	16	16
interplayed	19	19
interplaying	22	22
interplays	17	17
interplead	16	16
interpleaded	19	19
interpleader	18	18
interpleaders	19	19
interpleading	22	22
interpleads	17	17
interpled	15	15
interpoint	15	15
interpolate	16	16
interpolated	18	18
interpolates	17	17