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
kaffirs	17	17
kafir	12	12
kafirs	13	13
kailyard	16	16
kailyards	17	17
kairomone	17	17
kairomones	18	18
kaiser	10	10
kaiserdom	17	17
kaiserdoms	18	18
kaiserin	13	13
kaiserins	14	14
kaiserism	16	16
kaiserisms	17	17
kaisers	11	11
kaleyard	16	16
kaleyards	17	17
kallikrein	21	21
kallikreins	22	22
kalyptra	18	18
kalyptras	19	19
kangaroo	15	15
kangaroos	16	16
kantar	11	11
kantars	12	12