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
nonruling	16	16
nonruminant	19	19
nonruminants	20	20
nonrural	12	12
nonsecretor	16	16
nonsecretors	17	17
nonsecretory	19	19
nonsectarian	18	18
nonsecure	15	15
nonsegregated	20	20
nonsegregation	21	21
nonserious	13	13
nonshrink	18	18
nonshrinkable	26	26
nonsigner	14	14
nonsigners	15	15
nonskater	15	15
nonskaters	16	16
nonskier	14	14
nonskiers	15	15
nonsmoker	18	18
nonsmokers	19	19
nonsolar	11	11
nonspeaker	19	19
nonspeakers	20	20