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
jeopard	20	20
jeoparded	23	23
jeopardies	23	23
jeoparding	26	26
jeopardise	23	23
jeopardised	25	25
jeopardises	24	24
jeopardising	28	28
jeopardize	32	32
jeopardized	34	34
jeopardizes	33	33
jeopardizing	37	37
jeopards	21	21
jeopardy	23	23
jequirity	30	30
jerboa	18	18
jerboas	19	19
jereed	16	16
jereeds	17	17
jeremiad	21	21
jeremiads	22	22
jerid	15	15
jerids	16	16
jerk	17	17
jerked	20	20