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
notarising	14	14
notarization	23	23
notarizations	24	24
notarize	18	18
notarized	20	20
notarizes	19	19
notarizing	23	23
notary	9	9
notator	8	8
notators	9	9
notcher	13	13
notchers	14	14
notchier	14	14
notecard	13	13
notecards	14	14
notepaper	16	16
notepapers	17	17
noter	6	6
noters	7	7
noteworthily	21	21
noteworthiness	21	21
noteworthy	18	18
nother	9	9
noticeboard	19	19
noticer	11	11