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
oregano	10	10
oreganos	11	11
oreide	7	7
oreides	8	8
oreodont	10	10
oreodonts	11	11
ores	4	4
orfray	11	11
orfrays	12	12
org	5	5
organ	8	8
organa	9	9
organdie	12	12
organdies	13	13
organdy	13	13
organelle	14	14
organelles	15	15
organic	13	13
organically	21	21
organicism	19	19
organicisms	20	20
organicist	16	16
organicists	17	17
organicities	18	18
organicity	18	18