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
intervisitation	21	21
intervocalic	24	24
interwar	12	12
interweave	18	18
interweaved	20	20
interweaves	19	19
interweaving	23	23
interwork	17	17
interworked	20	20
interworking	23	23
interworkings	24	24
interworks	18	18
interwove	17	17
interwoven	19	19
interzonal	22	22
interzone	20	20
inthral	11	11
inthrall	13	13
inthralled	16	16
inthralling	19	19
inthralls	14	14
inthrals	12	12
inthrone	12	12
inthroned	14	14
inthrones	13	13