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
kerflooey	19	19
kerfs	12	12
kerfuffle	24	24
kerfuffles	25	25
kermes	13	13
kermeses	15	15
kermess	14	14
kermesse	15	15
kermesses	16	16
kermis	13	13
kermises	15	15
kermode	15	15
kermodes	16	16
kern	9	9
kerne	10	10
kerned	12	12
kernel	12	12
kerneled	15	15
kerneling	18	18
kernelled	17	17
kernelling	20	20
kernelly	17	17
kernels	13	13
kernes	11	11
kerning	15	15