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
jawboner	24	24
jawboners	25	25
jawbreaker	29	29
jawbreakers	30	30
jaybird	22	22
jaybirds	23	23
jayhawker	29	29
jayhawkers	30	30
jaywalker	28	28
jaywalkers	29	29
jazzer	33	33
jazzers	34	34
jazzier	34	34
jeepers	19	19
jeer	13	13
jeered	16	16
jeerer	15	15
jeerers	16	16
jeering	19	19
jeeringly	24	24
jeers	14	14
jemadar	20	20
jemadars	21	21
jemidar	20	20
jemidars	21	21