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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
nonrefundable	25	25
nonregulated	19	19
nonregulation	20	20
nonrelative	18	18
nonrelatives	19	19
nonrelativistic	25	25
nonrelevant	19	19
nonreligious	18	18
nonrenewable	22	22
nonrenewal	17	17
nonrenewals	18	18
nonrepayable	23	23
nonreproductive	29	29
nonresidence	19	19
nonresidences	20	20
nonresidencies	21	21
nonresidency	21	21
nonresident	15	15
nonresidential	19	19
nonresidents	16	16
nonresistance	19	19
nonresistances	20	20
nonresistant	15	15
nonresistants	16	16
nonresonant	15	15