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
kernings	16	16
kernite	12	12
kernites	13	13
kerns	10	10
kerogen	14	14
kerogens	15	15
kerosene	13	13
kerosenes	14	14
kerosine	13	13
kerosines	14	14
kerplunk	22	22
kerplunked	25	25
kerplunking	28	28
kerplunks	23	23
kerria	10	10
kerrias	11	11
kerries	11	11
kerry	11	11
kersey	12	12
kerseymere	19	19
kerseymeres	20	20
kerseys	13	13
kerygma	18	18
kerygmas	19	19
kerygmata	20	20