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
newswriting	21	21
newswritings	22	22
newwaver	19	19
newwavers	20	20
nextdoor	17	17
ngultrum	17	17
ngultrums	18	18
niagara	10	10
niagaras	11	11
nibbler	15	15
nibblers	16	16
nicer	9	9
nickeliferous	26	26
nicker	14	14
nickered	17	17
nickering	20	20
nickers	15	15
nicknamer	21	21
nicknamers	22	22
nidering	13	13
niderings	14	14
niffer	13	13
niffered	16	16
niffering	19	19
niffers	14	14