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
nurser	8	8
nurseries	11	11
nursers	9	9
nursery	11	11
nurseryman	18	18
nurserymen	18	18
nurses	8	8
nursing	12	12
nursings	13	13
nursling	14	14
nurslings	15	15
nurtural	12	12
nurturance	17	17
nurturances	18	18
nurturant	13	13
nurture	10	10
nurtured	12	12
nurturer	11	11
nurturers	12	12
nurtures	11	11
nurturing	15	15
nutbar	11	11
nutbars	12	12
nutbrown	17	17
nutcracker	22	22