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
noticers	12	12
notifier	12	12
notifiers	13	13
notochord	16	16
notochordal	19	19
notochords	17	17
notorieties	12	12
notoriety	12	12
notorious	11	11
notoriously	16	16
notornis	10	10
notturni	11	11
notturno	11	11
nourish	11	11
nourished	14	14
nourisher	13	13
nourishers	14	14
nourishes	13	13
nourishing	17	17
nourishment	19	19
nourishments	20	20
novercal	17	17
nowhere	13	13
nowheres	14	14
nowheresville	25	25