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
izars	14	14
izzard	25	25
izzards	26	26
jabber	21	21
jabbered	24	24
jabberer	23	23
jabberers	24	24
jabbering	27	27
jabbers	22	22
jabberwockies	38	38
jabberwocky	38	38
jabiru	19	19
jabirus	20	20
jaborandi	23	23
jaborandis	24	24
jacamar	22	22
jacamars	23	23
jacaranda	23	23
jacarandas	24	24
jackaroo	24	24
jackaroos	25	25
jacker	22	22
jackeroo	24	24
jackeroos	25	25
jackers	23	23