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
neuroticisms	20	20
neurotics	14	14
neurotoxic	22	22
neurotoxicities	27	27
neurotoxicity	27	27
neurotoxin	20	20
neurotoxins	21	21
neurotropic	19	19
neurula	11	11
neurulae	12	12
neurular	12	12
neurulas	12	12
neurulation	16	16
neurulations	17	17
neuter	8	8
neutered	11	11
neutering	14	14
neuters	9	9
neutral	10	10
neutralise	13	13
neutralised	15	15
neutralises	14	14
neutralising	18	18
neutralism	16	16
neutralisms	17	17