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
nonjoinder	23	23
nonjoinders	24	24
nonjoiner	21	21
nonjoiners	22	22
nonjuries	21	21
nonjuring	24	24
nonjuror	20	20
nonjurors	21	21
nonjury	21	21
nonkosher	17	17
nonlabor	14	14
nonlandowner	21	21
nonlandowners	22	22
nonlawyer	17	17
nonlawyers	18	18
nonlibrarian	19	19
nonlibrarians	20	20
nonlibrary	18	18
nonlinear	13	13
nonlinearities	18	18
nonlinearity	18	18
nonliteral	14	14
nonliterary	16	16
nonliterate	14	14
nonliterates	15	15