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
interrobang	18	18
interrobangs	19	19
interrogate	14	14
interrogated	16	16
interrogatee	15	15
interrogatees	16	16
interrogates	15	15
interrogating	19	19
interrogation	17	17
interrogational	20	20
interrogations	18	18
interrogative	20	20
interrogatively	25	25
interrogatives	21	21
interrogator	15	15
interrogatories	18	18
interrogators	16	16
interrogatory	18	18
interrogee	13	13
interrogees	14	14
interrow	12	12
interrupt	14	14
interrupted	17	17
interrupter	16	16
interrupters	17	17