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
orthodoxy	21	21
orthoepic	17	17
orthoepically	25	25
orthoepies	15	15
orthoepist	15	15
orthoepists	16	16
orthoepy	15	15
orthogeneses	17	17
orthogenesis	17	17
orthogenetic	20	20
orthogonal	16	16
orthogonalities	21	21
orthogonality	21	21
orthogonalize	28	28
orthogonalized	30	30
orthogonalizes	29	29
orthogonalizing	33	33
orthogonally	21	21
orthograde	15	15
orthographic	24	24
orthographical	27	27
orthographies	22	22
orthography	22	22
orthomolecular	25	25
orthomyxovirus	33	33