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
neighborliness	24	24
neighborly	21	21
neighbors	17	17
neighbour	18	18
neighboured	21	21
neighbouring	24	24
neighbours	19	19
neither	10	10
nemertean	14	14
nemerteans	15	15
nemertine	14	14
nemertines	15	15
neoconservatism	27	27
neoconservative	28	28
neocortex	20	20
neocortexes	22	22
neocortical	19	19
neocortices	18	18
neoliberal	16	16
neoliberalism	22	22
neoliberalisms	23	23
neoliberals	17	17
neomorph	17	17
neomorphs	18	18
neoorthodox	22	22