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
narcissistic	19	19
narcissists	15	15
narcissus	14	14
narcissuses	16	16
narcist	11	11
narcists	12	12
narco	9	9
narcolepsies	20	20
narcolepsy	20	20
narcoleptic	22	22
narcoma	14	14
narcomas	15	15
narcomata	16	16
narcos	10	10
narcose	11	11
narcoses	12	12
narcosis	12	12
narcotic	15	15
narcotically	23	23
narcotics	16	16
narcotize	22	22
narcotized	24	24
narcotizes	23	23
narcotizing	27	27
narcs	9	9