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
niffier	14	14
niftier	11	11
niggard	13	13
niggarded	16	16
niggarding	19	19
niggards	14	14
niggler	13	13
nigglers	14	14
nigglier	14	14
nigher	11	11
nightclubber	28	28
nightclubbers	29	29
nightdress	16	16
nightdresses	18	18
nightjar	22	22
nightjars	23	23
nightmare	17	17
nightmares	18	18
nightmarish	21	21
nightmarishly	26	26
nightshirt	17	17
nightshirts	18	18
nightwalker	24	24
nightwalkers	25	25
nigrified	16	16