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
knowers	15	15
knowinger	20	20
knubbier	20	20
knuckleballer	32	32
knuckleballers	33	33
knuckler	22	22
knucklers	23	23
knucklier	23	23
knur	10	10
knurl	12	12
knurled	15	15
knurlier	15	15
knurliest	16	16
knurling	18	18
knurls	13	13
knurly	15	15
knurr	11	11
knurrs	12	12
knurs	11	11
kohlrabi	18	18
kohlrabies	20	20
komondor	17	17
komondorock	27	27
komondorok	23	23
komondors	18	18