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
nonrandom	16	16
nonrandomness	21	21
nonrated	11	11
nonrational	15	15
nonreactive	20	20
nonreactor	15	15
nonreactors	16	16
nonreader	12	12
nonreaders	13	13
nonreading	16	16
nonrealistic	18	18
nonreceipt	18	18
nonreciprocal	25	25
nonrecognition	23	23
nonrecombinant	27	27
nonrecombinants	28	28
nonrecourse	17	17
nonrecurrent	19	19
nonrecurring	21	21
nonrecyclable	28	28
nonrecyclables	29	29
nonreducing	21	21
nonredundant	19	19
nonrefillable	24	24
nonreflecting	25	25