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
junketer	23	23
junketers	24	24
junkier	22	22
junkyard	26	26
junkyards	27	27
jura	14	14
jural	16	16
jurally	21	21
jurant	17	17
jurants	18	18
jurat	15	15
juratory	20	20
jurats	16	16
jurel	16	16
jurels	17	17
juridic	21	21
juridical	24	24
juridically	29	29
juried	17	17
juries	16	16
jurisconsult	28	28
jurisconsults	29	29
jurisdiction	27	27
jurisdictional	30	30
jurisdictions	28	28