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
klisters	13	13
kludgier	17	17
klutzier	23	23
klystron	16	16
klystrons	17	17
knacker	19	19
knackered	22	22
knackeries	22	22
knackers	20	20
knackery	22	22
knackwurst	26	26
knackwursts	27	27
knapper	18	18
knappers	19	19
knar	9	9
knarred	13	13
knarry	13	13
knars	10	10
knaur	11	11
knaurs	12	12
knaveries	18	18
knavery	18	18
kneader	13	13
kneaders	14	14
kneeler	13	13