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
nefariously	19	19
negater	10	10
negaters	11	11
negator	10	10
negators	11	11
negatory	13	13
negatron	12	12
negatrons	13	13
neglecter	16	16
neglecters	17	17
negotiator	13	13
negotiators	14	14
negotiatory	16	16
negritude	14	14
negritudes	15	15
negroni	11	11
negronis	12	12
negrophobe	21	21
negrophobes	22	22
negrophobia	22	22
neighbor	16	16
neighbored	19	19
neighborhood	23	23
neighborhoods	24	24
neighboring	22	22