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
inverts	12	12
investigator	19	19
investigators	20	20
investigatory	22	22
investiture	17	17
investitures	18	18
investor	13	13
investors	14	14
inveteracies	20	20
inveteracy	20	20
inveterate	15	15
inveterately	20	20
invigilator	19	19
invigilators	20	20
invigorate	17	17
invigorated	19	19
invigorates	18	18
invigorating	22	22
invigoratingly	27	27
invigoration	20	20
invigorations	21	21
invigorator	18	18
invigorators	19	19
invirile	14	14
invitatories	17	17