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
jamboree	23	23
jamborees	24	24
jammer	21	21
jammers	22	22
jammier	22	22
jangler	20	20
janglers	21	21
janglier	21	21
janiform	24	24
janisaries	20	20
janisary	20	20
janissaries	21	21
janissary	21	21
janitor	17	17
janitorial	21	21
janitors	18	18
janizaries	29	29
janizary	29	29
japanner	22	22
japanners	23	23
japer	17	17
japeries	20	20
japers	18	18
japery	20	20
japonaiserie	25	25