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
nitrids	9	9
nitrification	21	21
nitrifications	22	22
nitrified	14	14
nitrifier	13	13
nitrifiers	14	14
nitrifies	13	13
nitrify	13	13
nitrifying	19	19
nitril	8	8
nitrile	9	9
nitriles	10	10
nitrils	9	9
nitrite	8	8
nitrites	9	9
nitro	6	6
nitrobenzene	27	27
nitrobenzenes	28	28
nitrocellulose	22	22
nitrocelluloses	23	23
nitrofuran	16	16
nitrofurans	17	17
nitrogen	12	12
nitrogenase	15	15
nitrogenases	16	16