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
intrapreneurs	19	19
intrapsychic	26	26
intraspecies	19	19
intraspecific	26	26
intrastate	11	11
intrathecal	18	18
intrathecally	23	23
intrathoracic	22	22
intrauterine	15	15
intravascular	23	23
intravascularly	28	28
intravenous	18	18
intravenously	23	23
intravital	16	16
intravitally	21	21
intravitam	18	18
intrazonal	22	22
intreat	8	8
intreated	11	11
intreating	14	14
intreats	9	9
intrench	15	15
intrenched	18	18
intrenches	17	17
intrenching	21	21