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
nonperformances	30	30
nonperformer	23	23
nonperformers	24	24
nonperforming	27	27
nonperishable	24	24
nonperishables	25	25
nonpermissive	25	25
nonpersistent	19	19
nonperson	15	15
nonpersonal	18	18
nonpersons	16	16
nonpetroleum	22	22
nonphilosopher	27	27
nonphilosophers	28	28
nonphotographic	32	32
nonplanar	16	16
nonpolar	14	14
nonpolarizable	33	33
nonpoor	12	12
nonporous	15	15
nonpractical	24	24
nonpracticing	27	27
nonpregnant	20	20
nonprescription	27	27
nonprint	14	14