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
nonlyric	16	16
nonmainstream	22	22
nonmajor	22	22
nonmajors	23	23
nonmanagerial	22	22
nonmarital	16	16
nonmarket	18	18
nonmaterial	17	17
nonmatriculated	26	26
nonmeasurable	23	23
nonmember	20	20
nonmembers	21	21
nonmembership	29	29
nonmercurial	22	22
nonmetameric	23	23
nonmetaphorical	29	29
nonmetric	17	17
nonmetrical	20	20
nonmetro	13	13
nonmetropolitan	25	25
nonmicrobial	24	24
nonmigrant	18	18
nonmigrants	19	19
nonmigratory	21	21
nonmilitary	19	19