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
nonoperational	21	21
nonoperative	21	21
nonoral	10	10
nonorganic	18	18
nonorgasmic	21	21
nonorthodox	23	23
nonoverlapping	30	30
nonowner	14	14
nonowners	15	15
nonpar	11	11
nonparallel	19	19
nonparametric	24	24
nonparasitic	20	20
nonpareil	15	15
nonpareils	16	16
nonparent	15	15
nonparents	16	16
nonparticipant	26	26
nonparticipants	27	27
nonparties	15	15
nonpartisan	17	17
nonpartisanship	26	26
nonparty	15	15
nonpasserine	18	18
nonperformance	29	29