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
neutrophil	18	18
neutrophilic	23	23
neutrophils	19	19
never	10	10
nevermore	17	17
nevertheless	20	20
nevirapine	19	19
nevirapines	20	20
newborn	15	15
newborns	16	16
newcomer	18	18
newcomers	19	19
newer	9	9
newsbreak	20	20
newsbreaks	21	21
newscaster	17	17
newscasters	18	18
newsdealer	16	16
newsdealers	17	17
newsgirl	15	15
newsgirls	16	16
newsgroup	19	19
newsgroups	20	20
newsier	11	11
newsletter	15	15