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
navar	10	10
navarin	13	13
navarins	14	14
navars	11	11
navicert	16	16
navicerts	17	17
navicular	19	19
naviculars	20	20
navigator	16	16
navigators	17	17
naysayer	13	13
naysayers	14	14
near	5	5
nearby	12	12
neared	8	8
nearer	7	7
nearest	8	8
nearing	11	11
nearish	10	10
nearlier	10	10
nearliest	11	11
nearly	10	10
nearness	10	10
nearnesses	12	12
nears	6	6