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
nonbroadcast	21	21
nonburnable	22	22
noncaloric	19	19
noncancerous	22	22
noncarcinogen	25	25
noncarcinogenic	30	30
noncarcinogens	26	26
noncardiac	19	19
noncareer	14	14
noncarrier	15	15
noncarriers	16	16
noncelebration	24	24
noncelebrations	25	25
noncelebrities	23	23
noncelebrity	23	23
noncellular	20	20
noncentral	17	17
noncertified	21	21
noncharacter	22	22
noncharacters	23	23
noncharismatic	27	27
noncharismatics	28	28
nonchromosomal	28	28
nonchurchgoer	28	28
nonchurchgoers	29	29