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
isotretinoin	14	14
isotretinoins	15	15
isotropic	15	15
isotropies	13	13
isotropy	13	13
issuer	7	7
issuers	8	8
itchier	12	12
itemiser	11	11
itemisers	12	12
itemizer	20	20
itemizers	21	21
iterance	12	12
iterances	13	13
iterant	8	8
iterate	7	7
iterated	9	9
iterates	8	8
iterating	12	12
iteration	10	10
iterations	11	11
iterative	13	13
iteratively	18	18
iterum	10	10
ither	7	7