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
inturned	12	12
inturns	10	10
inundator	13	13
inundators	14	14
inundatory	16	16
inurbane	14	14
inure	7	7
inured	9	9
inurement	15	15
inurements	16	16
inures	8	8
inuring	12	12
inurn	8	8
inurned	11	11
inurning	14	14
inurnment	16	16
inurnments	17	17
inurns	9	9
invader	13	13
invaders	14	14
invalidator	18	18
invalidators	19	19
invar	10	10
invariabilities	24	24
invariability	24	24