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
noninfringement	28	28
noninjuries	24	24
noninjury	24	24
noninstrumental	24	24
noninsurance	20	20
noninsured	15	15
nonintegral	17	17
nonintegrated	19	19
noninteracting	23	23
noninteractive	24	24
nonintercourse	21	21
nonintercourses	22	22
noninterest	14	14
noninterests	15	15
noninterference	25	25
noninterlaced	21	21
nonintersecting	24	24
nonintervention	24	24
nonintrusive	20	20
noniron	10	10
nonirradiated	17	17
nonirrigated	17	17
nonirritant	14	14
nonirritants	15	15
nonirritating	18	18