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
nonempirical	24	24
nonenforcement	27	27
nonengineering	23	23
nonentries	13	13
nonentry	13	13
nonequilibrium	34	34
nonerotic	14	14
nonesterified	19	19
nonexperimental	32	32
nonexpert	21	21
nonexperts	22	22
nonexplanatory	30	30
nonfactor	17	17
nonfactors	18	18
nonfarm	15	15
nonfarmer	17	17
nonfarmers	18	18
nonfederal	17	17
nonfederated	19	19
nonferrous	16	16
nonfigurative	25	25
nonfilterable	23	23
nonflowering	24	24
nonfluorescent	25	25
nonforfeitable	26	26