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
orientalize	22	22
orientalized	24	24
orientalizes	23	23
orientalizing	27	27
orientate	10	10
orientated	12	12
orientates	11	11
orientating	15	15
orientation	13	13
orientational	16	16
orientationally	21	21
orientations	14	14
oriented	10	10
orienteer	10	10
orienteering	16	16
orienteers	11	11
orienter	9	9
orienters	10	10
orienting	13	13
orients	8	8
orifice	13	13
orifices	14	14
orificial	16	16
oriflamme	19	19
oriflammes	20	20