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
interruptible	22	22
interrupting	20	20
interruption	18	18
interruptions	19	19
interruptive	21	21
interruptor	16	16
interruptors	17	17
interrupts	15	15
inters	7	7
interscholastic	25	25
interschool	18	18
intersect	13	13
intersected	16	16
intersecting	19	19
intersection	17	17
intersectional	20	20
intersections	18	18
intersects	14	14
intersegment	19	19
intersegmental	22	22
intersegments	20	20
intersensory	16	16
interservice	20	20
intersession	14	14
intersessions	15	15