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
intrepid	13	13
intrepidities	18	18
intrepidity	18	18
intrepidly	18	18
intrepidness	18	18
intricacies	18	18
intricacy	18	18
intricate	13	13
intricately	18	18
intricateness	18	18
intrigant	13	13
intrigants	14	14
intriguant	15	15
intriguants	16	16
intrigue	12	12
intrigued	14	14
intriguer	13	13
intriguers	14	14
intrigues	13	13
intriguing	17	17
intriguingly	22	22
intrinsic	14	14
intrinsical	17	17
intrinsically	22	22
intro	6	6