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
orchids	13	13
orchiectomies	24	24
orchiectomy	24	24
orchil	12	12
orchilla	15	15
orchillas	16	16
orchils	13	13
orchis	11	11
orchises	13	13
orchitic	16	16
orchitis	13	13
orchitises	15	15
orcin	9	9
orcinol	12	12
orcinols	13	13
orcins	10	10
orcs	7	7
ordain	8	8
ordained	11	11
ordainer	10	10
ordainers	11	11
ordaining	14	14
ordainment	16	16
ordainments	17	17
ordains	9	9