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
introjections	27	27
introjects	23	23
intromission	17	17
intromissions	18	18
intromit	12	12
intromits	13	13
intromitted	16	16
intromittent	17	17
intromitter	15	15
intromitters	16	16
intromitting	19	19
intron	8	8
intronic	13	13
introns	9	9
introrse	9	9
intros	7	7
introspect	17	17
introspected	20	20
introspecting	23	23
introspection	21	21
introspectional	24	24
introspections	22	22
introspective	24	24
introspectively	29	29
introspects	18	18