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
nerveless	15	15
nervelessly	20	20
nervelessness	20	20
nerves	11	11
nervier	12	12
nerviest	13	13
nervily	15	15
nervine	13	13
nervines	14	14
nerviness	15	15
nervinesses	17	17
nerving	15	15
nervings	16	16
nervosities	16	16
nervosity	16	16
nervous	13	13
nervously	18	18
nervousness	18	18
nervousnesses	20	20
nervule	14	14
nervules	15	15
nervure	13	13
nervures	14	14
nervy	12	12
nester	7	7