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
moderates	13	13
moderating	17	17
moderation	15	15
moderations	16	16
moderato	12	12
moderator	13	13
moderators	14	14
moderatorship	22	22
moderatorships	23	23
moderatos	13	13
modern	11	11
moderne	12	12
moderner	13	13
modernes	13	13
modernest	14	14
modernisation	19	19
modernisations	20	20
modernise	14	14
modernised	16	16
modernises	15	15
modernising	19	19
modernism	17	17
modernisms	18	18
modernist	14	14
modernistic	19	19