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
narrowly	15	15
narrowness	15	15
narrownesses	17	17
narrows	11	11
narthex	17	17
narthexes	19	19
narwal	11	11
narwals	12	12
narwhal	14	14
narwhale	15	15
narwhales	16	16
narwhals	15	15
nary	7	7
nasogastric	17	17
nasopharyngeal	26	26
nasopharynges	24	24
nasopharynx	27	27
nasopharynxes	29	29
nastier	8	8
nasturtium	16	16
nasturtiums	17	17
natatorial	12	12
natatorium	15	15
natatoriums	16	16
natatory	11	11