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
nonconcurred	23	23
nonconcurrence	28	28
nonconcurrences	29	29
nonconcurrent	24	24
nonconcurring	26	26
nonconcurs	20	20
nonconductor	23	23
nonconductors	24	24
nonconference	26	26
nonconform	22	22
nonconformance	30	30
nonconformances	31	31
nonconformed	25	25
nonconformer	24	24
nonconformers	25	25
nonconforming	28	28
nonconformism	28	28
nonconformisms	29	29
nonconformist	25	25
nonconformists	26	26
nonconformities	27	27
nonconformity	27	27
nonconforms	23	23
noncongruent	22	22
nonconservation	26	26