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
intranet	10	10
intranets	11	11
intransigeance	22	22
intransigeances	23	23
intransigeant	18	18
intransigeantly	23	23
intransigeants	19	19
intransigence	21	21
intransigences	22	22
intransigent	17	17
intransigently	22	22
intransigents	18	18
intransitive	18	18
intransitively	23	23
intransitivity	22	22
intrant	9	9
intrants	10	10
intraocular	17	17
intraocularly	22	22
intraperitoneal	21	21
intrapersonal	19	19
intraplate	15	15
intrapopulation	25	25
intrapreneur	18	18
intrapreneurial	22	22