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
jerker	19	19
jerkers	20	20
jerkier	20	20
jerkies	20	20
jerkiest	21	21
jerkily	23	23
jerkin	20	20
jerkiness	23	23
jerkinesses	25	25
jerking	23	23
jerkins	21	21
jerks	18	18
jerkwater	25	25
jerky	20	20
jeroboam	23	23
jeroboams	24	24
jerreed	17	17
jerreeds	18	18
jerrican	21	21
jerricans	22	22
jerrid	16	16
jerrids	17	17
jerries	16	16
jerry	16	16
jerrycan	23	23