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
jousters	18	18
jowar	17	17
jowars	18	18
jowlier	20	20
joyfuller	26	26
joypopper	29	29
joypoppers	30	30
joyridden	23	23
joyride	19	19
joyrider	20	20
joyriders	21	21
joyrides	20	20
joyriding	24	24
joyridings	25	25
joyrode	19	19
jubilarian	25	25
jubilarians	26	26
judder	18	18
juddered	21	21
juddering	24	24
judders	19	19
juddery	21	21
judger	19	19
judgers	20	20
judgier	20	20