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
journalese	22	22
journaling	25	25
journalism	25	25
journalist	22	22
journalistic	27	27
journalists	23	23
journalize	31	31
journalized	33	33
journalizer	32	32
journalizers	33	33
journalizes	32	32
journalizing	36	36
journals	20	20
journey	20	20
journeyed	23	23
journeyer	22	22
journeyers	23	23
journeying	26	26
journeyman	27	27
journeymen	27	27
journeys	21	21
journeywork	31	31
journo	17	17
journos	18	18
jouster	17	17