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
nephridium	21	21
nephrism	17	17
nephrisms	18	18
nephrite	14	14
nephrites	15	15
nephritic	18	18
nephritides	18	18
nephritis	15	15
nephritises	17	17
nephrologies	21	21
nephrologist	21	21
nephrologists	22	22
nephrology	21	21
nephron	14	14
nephrons	15	15
nephropathic	26	26
nephropathies	24	24
nephropathy	24	24
nephroses	15	15
nephrosis	15	15
nephrostome	20	20
nephrostomes	21	21
nephrotic	18	18
nephrotics	19	19
nephrotoxic	27	27