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
interstellar	15	15
interstice	14	14
interstices	15	15
interstimulus	20	20
interstitial	14	14
interstitially	19	19
interstrain	13	13
interstrand	14	14
interstratified	20	20
intersubjective	36	36
intersystem	17	17
interterm	13	13
interterminal	19	19
intertextual	22	22
intertextuality	27	27
intertextually	27	27
intertidal	13	13
intertidally	18	18
intertie	9	9
interties	10	10
intertill	12	12
intertillage	17	17
intertilled	15	15
intertilling	18	18
intertills	13	13