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
nonsynchronous	26	26
nontarget	13	13
nontariff	17	17
nontemporal	20	20
nontenured	15	15
nonterminal	18	18
nonterminating	23	23
nontheatrical	21	21
nontheoretical	22	22
nontherapeutic	25	25
nonthermal	18	18
nonthreatening	22	22
nontotalitarian	19	19
nontraditional	19	19
nontransferable	25	25
nontreatment	18	18
nontreatments	19	19
nontrivial	17	17
nontropical	20	20
nontrump	17	17
nontruth	13	13
nontruths	14	14
nonturbulent	21	21
nonuniform	20	20
nonuniformity	25	25