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
jackfruit	29	29
jackfruits	30	30
jackhammer	34	34
jackhammered	37	37
jackhammering	40	40
jackhammers	35	35
jackrabbit	32	32
jackrabbits	33	33
jackroll	26	26
jackrolled	29	29
jackrolling	32	32
jackrolls	27	27
jackscrew	31	31
jackscrews	32	32
jackstraw	28	28
jackstraws	29	29
jacquard	31	31
jacquards	32	32
jacquerie	31	31
jacqueries	32	32
jaeger	17	17
jaegers	18	18
jager	16	16
jagers	17	17
jaggaries	22	22