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
nigrifies	15	15
nigrify	15	15
nigrifying	21	21
nigrosin	12	12
nigrosins	13	13
nimbler	15	15
nimbostrati	18	18
nimbostratus	20	20
nimrod	11	11
nimrods	12	12
nincompooperies	29	29
nincompoopery	29	29
ninebark	17	17
ninebarks	18	18
niner	7	7
niners	8	8
ninhydrin	17	17
ninhydrins	18	18
ninnyhammer	24	24
ninnyhammers	25	25
nipper	13	13
nippers	14	14
nippier	14	14
nirvana	13	13
nirvanas	14	14