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
jaggary	22	22
jaggeder	22	22
jagger	19	19
jaggeries	22	22
jaggers	20	20
jaggery	22	22
jaggheries	25	25
jagghery	25	25
jaggier	20	20
jagra	16	16
jagras	17	17
jaguar	18	18
jaguarondi	24	24
jaguarondis	25	25
jaguars	19	19
jaguarundi	25	25
jaguarundis	26	26
jailbird	22	22
jailbirds	23	23
jailbreak	26	26
jailbreaks	27	27
jailer	16	16
jailers	17	17
jailor	16	16
jailors	17	17