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
judicare	22	22
judicares	23	23
judicatories	26	26
judicatory	26	26
judicature	25	25
judicatures	26	26
judiciaries	25	25
judiciary	25	25
juggernaut	26	26
juggernauts	27	27
juggler	22	22
juggleries	25	25
jugglers	23	23
jugglery	25	25
jugular	21	21
jugulars	22	22
juicer	19	19
juiceries	22	22
juicers	20	20
juicery	22	22
juicier	20	20
jumar	18	18
jumared	21	21
jumaring	24	24
jumarred	22	22