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
intertribal	16	16
intertroop	14	14
intertropical	21	21
intertwine	15	15
intertwined	17	17
intertwinement	23	23
intertwinements	24	24
intertwines	16	16
intertwining	20	20
intertwist	14	14
intertwisted	17	17
intertwisting	20	20
intertwists	15	15
interunion	14	14
interunit	12	12
interuniversity	24	24
interurban	16	16
interval	14	14
intervale	15	15
intervales	16	16
intervalley	20	20
intervallic	21	21
intervalometer	23	23
intervalometers	24	24
intervals	15	15