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
itinerancies	17	17
itinerancy	17	17
itinerant	11	11
itinerantly	16	16
itinerants	12	12
itineraries	12	12
itinerary	12	12
itinerate	10	10
itinerated	12	12
itinerates	11	11
itinerating	15	15
itineration	13	13
itinerations	14	14
ivermectin	21	21
ivermectins	22	22
ivoried	12	12
ivories	11	11
ivory	11	11
ivorybill	20	20
ivorybills	21	21
ixora	12	12
ixoras	13	13
izar	13	13
izard	15	15
izards	16	16