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
intervene	15	15
intervened	17	17
intervener	16	16
interveners	17	17
intervenes	16	16
intervening	20	20
intervenor	16	16
intervenors	17	17
intervention	19	19
interventional	22	22
interventionism	25	25
interventionist	22	22
interventions	20	20
intervertebral	23	23
interview	17	17
interviewed	20	20
interviewee	19	19
interviewees	20	20
interviewer	19	19
interviewers	20	20
interviewing	23	23
interviews	18	18
intervillage	21	21
intervisibility	26	26
intervisible	21	21