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
keratoma	15	15
keratomas	16	16
keratomata	17	17
keratomileuses	23	23
keratomileusis	23	23
keratoplasties	22	22
keratoplasty	22	22
keratose	12	12
keratoses	13	13
keratosis	13	13
keratotic	16	16
kerb	11	11
kerbed	14	14
kerbing	17	17
kerbs	12	12
kerbside	16	16
kerbsides	17	17
kerchief	20	20
kerchiefed	23	23
kerchiefs	21	21
kerchieves	23	23
kerchoo	16	16
kerf	11	11
kerfed	14	14
kerfing	17	17