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
keirs	9	9
keister	11	11
keisters	12	12
kelter	11	11
kelters	12	12
kempier	17	17
kenotron	14	14
kenotrons	15	15
keramic	17	17
keramics	18	18
keratectomies	23	23
keratectomy	23	23
keratin	12	12
keratinization	29	29
keratinizations	30	30
keratinize	24	24
keratinized	26	26
keratinizes	25	25
keratinizing	29	29
keratinous	16	16
keratins	13	13
keratitides	16	16
keratitis	13	13
keratitises	15	15
keratoid	13	13