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
interpolating	21	21
interpolation	19	19
interpolations	20	20
interpolative	22	22
interpolator	17	17
interpolators	18	18
interpopulation	25	25
interpose	13	13
interposed	15	15
interposer	14	14
interposers	15	15
interposes	14	14
interposing	18	18
interposition	18	18
interpositions	19	19
interpret	13	13
interpretable	21	21
interpretation	19	19
interpretations	20	20
interpretative	22	22
interpreted	16	16
interpreter	15	15
interpreters	16	16
interpreting	19	19
interpretive	20	20