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
networkers	18	18
networking	21	21
networks	16	16
neural	9	9
neuralgia	14	14
neuralgias	15	15
neuralgic	17	17
neurally	14	14
neuraminidase	20	20
neuraminidases	21	21
neurasthenia	17	17
neurasthenias	18	18
neurasthenic	20	20
neurasthenics	21	21
neuraxon	18	18
neuraxons	19	19
neurilemma	19	19
neurilemmal	21	21
neurilemmas	20	20
neurine	10	10
neurines	11	11
neuritic	13	13
neuritics	14	14
neuritides	13	13
neuritis	10	10