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
metrazols	22	22
metre	8	8
metred	10	10
metres	9	9
metric	12	12
metrical	15	15
metrically	20	20
metrication	18	18
metrications	19	19
metricize	24	24
metricized	26	26
metricizes	25	25
metricizing	29	29
metrics	13	13
metrified	16	16
metrifies	15	15
metrify	15	15
metrifying	21	21
metring	13	13
metrist	10	10
metrists	11	11
metritis	11	11
metritises	13	13
metro	8	8
metrological	22	22