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
nonforfeiture	22	22
nonforfeitures	23	23
nonformal	18	18
nonfreezing	28	28
nonfrivolous	23	23
nonfrozen	24	24
nongeometrical	25	25
nonglamorous	21	21
nonglare	13	13
nonglares	14	14
nongolfer	17	17
nongolfers	18	18
nongovernment	26	26
nongovernmental	29	29
nongraded	15	15
nongraduate	17	17
nongraduates	18	18
nongrammatical	28	28
nongranular	18	18
nongreasy	15	15
nongreen	13	13
nongregarious	20	20
nongrowing	20	20
nongrowth	18	18
nongrowths	19	19