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
jokester	21	21
jokesters	22	22
jokier	19	19
jollier	18	18
jolliers	19	19
jolter	16	16
jolters	17	17
joltier	17	17
jongleur	22	22
jongleurs	23	23
joram	17	17
jorams	18	18
jordan	17	17
jordans	18	18
jorum	18	18
jorums	19	19
josher	17	17
joshers	18	18
jostler	17	17
jostlers	18	18
jotter	15	15
jotters	16	16
jouncier	22	22
journal	19	19
journaled	22	22