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
jurisprudence	32	32
jurisprudences	33	33
jurisprudent	28	28
jurisprudential	32	32
jurist	16	16
juristic	21	21
juristically	29	29
jurists	17	17
juror	15	15
jurors	16	16
jury	16	16
jurying	22	22
juryless	21	21
juryman	23	23
jurymen	23	23
juster	16	16
justers	17	17
justiciar	22	22
justiciars	23	23
justificatory	31	31
justifier	22	22
justifiers	23	23
kabar	12	12
kabars	13	13
kaffir	16	16