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
nonspectacular	27	27
nonspherical	23	23
nonsporting	19	19
nonstandard	16	16
nonstarter	12	12
nonstarters	13	13
nonstationary	18	18
nonsteroid	13	13
nonsteroidal	16	16
nonsteroids	14	14
nonstories	12	12
nonstory	12	12
nonstrategic	19	19
nonstructural	21	21
nonstructured	21	21
nonsugar	13	13
nonsugars	14	14
nonsupervisory	26	26
nonsupport	19	19
nonsupports	20	20
nonsurgical	20	20
nonswimmer	21	21
nonswimmers	22	22
nonsymmetric	25	25
nonsymmetrical	28	28