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
nonconservative	29	29
nonconstruction	26	26
nonconstructive	29	29
nonconsumer	21	21
nonconsumers	22	22
noncontemporary	29	29
noncontract	20	20
noncontractual	25	25
noncontributory	27	27
noncontrollable	27	27
noncontrolled	22	22
noncontrolling	25	25
nonconvertible	28	28
noncooperation	23	23
noncooperations	24	24
noncooperative	26	26
noncooperator	21	21
noncooperators	22	22
noncoplanar	21	21
noncore	12	12
noncorporate	20	20
noncorrelation	21	21
noncorrelations	22	22
noncorrodible	23	23
noncorroding	21	21