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
northwest	15	15
northwester	17	17
northwesterly	22	22
northwestern	19	19
northwesters	18	18
northwests	16	16
northwestward	23	23
northwestwards	24	24
nortriptyline	21	21
nortriptylines	22	22
noseguard	14	14
noseguards	15	15
nosher	9	9
noshers	10	10
nosier	7	7
nostril	9	9
nostrils	10	10
nostrum	12	12
nostrums	13	13
notarial	10	10
notarially	15	15
notaries	9	9
notarise	9	9
notarised	11	11
notarises	10	10