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
nonaspirin	16	16
nonassertive	18	18
nonastronomical	25	25
nonattender	15	15
nonattenders	16	16
nonauditory	17	17
nonauthor	14	14
nonauthors	15	15
nonbacterial	21	21
nonbarbiturate	23	23
nonbaryonic	22	22
nonbearing	18	18
nonbehavioral	25	25
nonbeliever	21	21
nonbelievers	22	22
nonbelligerency	30	30
nonbelligerent	24	24
nonbelligerents	25	25
nonbinary	17	17
nonbiographical	31	31
nonbrand	15	15
nonbreakable	25	25
nonbreathing	22	22
nonbreeder	16	16
nonbreeding	20	20