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
jitteriest	19	19
jitteriness	21	21
jitterinesses	23	23
jittering	21	21
jitters	16	16
jittery	18	18
jiver	18	18
jivers	19	19
jivier	19	19
jobber	21	21
jobberies	24	24
jobbers	22	22
jobbery	24	24
jobholder	25	25
jobholders	26	26
jockier	23	23
jockstrap	28	28
jockstraps	29	29
jocular	21	21
jocularities	26	26
jocularity	26	26
jocularly	26	26
jodhpur	23	23
jodhpurs	24	24
jogger	19	19