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
kindergartens	22	22
kindergartner	22	22
kindergartners	23	23
kindhearted	20	20
kindheartedly	25	25
kindheartedness	25	25
kindler	14	14
kindlers	15	15
kindlier	15	15
kindred	14	14
kindreds	15	15
kinetochore	21	21
kinetochores	22	22
kingbird	19	19
kingbirds	20	20
kingcraft	22	22
kingcrafts	23	23
kingfisher	22	22
kingfishers	23	23
kinglier	16	16
kingmaker	23	23
kingmakers	24	24
kinkier	16	16
kipper	16	16
kippered	19	19