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
japonaiseries	26	26
jar	12	12
jardiniere	21	21
jardinieres	22	22
jarful	20	20
jarfuls	21	21
jargon	18	18
jargoned	21	21
jargonel	21	21
jargonels	22	22
jargoning	24	24
jargonish	23	23
jargonistic	26	26
jargonize	30	30
jargonized	32	32
jargonizes	31	31
jargonizing	35	35
jargons	19	19
jargony	21	21
jargoon	19	19
jargoons	20	20
jarhead	19	19
jarheads	20	20
jarina	16	16
jarinas	17	17