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
interpretively	25	25
interprets	14	14
interprovincial	28	28
interproximal	28	28
interpsychic	26	26
interpupillary	26	26
interracial	16	16
interracially	21	21
interred	10	10
interreges	13	13
interregional	18	18
interregna	14	14
interregnum	19	19
interregnums	20	20
interrelate	13	13
interrelated	15	15
interrelatedly	20	20
interrelates	14	14
interrelating	18	18
interrelation	16	16
interrelations	17	17
interreligious	19	19
interrenal	13	13
interrex	16	16
interring	13	13