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
meteorite	12	12
meteorites	13	13
meteoritic	16	16
meteoritical	19	19
meteoriticist	19	19
meteoriticists	20	20
meteoritics	17	17
meteoroid	13	13
meteoroidal	16	16
meteoroids	14	14
meteorologic	21	21
meteorological	24	24
meteorologies	19	19
meteorologist	19	19
meteorologists	20	20
meteorology	19	19
meteors	10	10
meter	8	8
meterage	13	13
meterages	14	14
metered	11	11
metering	14	14
meters	9	9
meterstick	20	20
metersticks	21	21