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
intracellularly	26	26
intracerebral	21	21
intracerebrally	26	26
intracompany	25	25
intracranial	18	18
intracranially	23	23
intractability	24	24
intractable	19	19
intractably	21	21
intracutaneous	21	21
intraday	12	12
intradermal	17	17
intradermally	22	22
intrados	10	10
intradoses	12	12
intrafallopian	24	24
intragalactic	23	23
intragenic	17	17
intramolecular	24	24
intramural	16	16
intramurally	21	21
intramuscular	23	23
intramuscularly	28	28
intranasal	13	13
intranasally	18	18