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
introduce	15	15
introduced	17	17
introducer	16	16
introducers	17	17
introduces	16	16
introducing	20	20
introduction	19	19
introductions	20	20
introductorily	23	23
introductory	20	20
introfied	14	14
introfies	13	13
introfy	13	13
introfying	19	19
introgressant	17	17
introgressants	18	18
introgression	17	17
introgressions	18	18
introgressive	20	20
introit	8	8
introits	9	9
introject	22	22
introjected	25	25
introjecting	28	28
introjection	26	26