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
ornithoses	13	13
ornithosis	13	13
orogen	9	9
orogeneses	13	13
orogenesis	13	13
orogenetic	16	16
orogenic	14	14
orogenies	12	12
orogens	10	10
orogeny	12	12
orographic	20	20
orographical	23	23
orographies	18	18
orography	18	18
oroide	7	7
oroides	8	8
orologies	12	12
orology	12	12
orometer	11	11
orometers	12	12
oropharyngeal	24	24
oropharynges	22	22
oropharynx	25	25
oropharynxes	27	27
orotund	10	10