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
nonproblem	22	22
nonproblems	23	23
nonproducing	25	25
nonproductive	27	27
nonprofessional	25	25
nonprofessorial	24	24
nonprofit	17	17
nonprofits	18	18
nonprogram	20	20
nonprogrammer	26	26
nonprogrammers	27	27
nonprogressive	25	25
nonproprietary	24	24
nonpros	12	12
nonprossed	16	16
nonprosses	15	15
nonprossing	19	19
nonprotein	16	16
nonpsychiatric	29	29
nonpsychiatrist	27	27
nonpurposive	25	25
nonracial	15	15
nonracially	20	20
nonradioactive	24	24
nonrailroad	15	15