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
nondoctor	15	15
nondoctors	16	16
nondoctrinaire	21	21
nondocumentary	27	27
nondormant	17	17
nondramatic	20	20
nondrinker	18	18
nondrinkers	19	19
nondrinking	22	22
nondrip	13	13
nondriver	16	16
nondrivers	17	17
nondrug	13	13
nondurable	18	18
nondurables	19	19
nonearning	16	16
noneditorial	16	16
nonelectric	20	20
nonelectrical	23	23
nonelectrolyte	23	23
nonelectrolytes	24	24
nonelectronic	23	23
nonelementary	22	22
nonemergencies	25	25
nonemergency	25	25