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
nitrogenous	16	16
nitrogens	13	13
nitroglycerin	23	23
nitroglycerine	24	24
nitroglycerines	25	25
nitroglycerins	24	24
nitrolic	13	13
nitromethane	19	19
nitromethanes	20	20
nitroparaffin	24	24
nitros	7	7
nitrosamine	16	16
nitrosamines	17	17
nitroso	8	8
nitrosyl	12	12
nitrosyls	13	13
nitrous	9	9
nittier	8	8
nobbier	14	14
nobbler	15	15
nobblers	16	16
nobler	11	11
nociceptor	20	20
nociceptors	21	21
nocturn	13	13