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
patriated	13	13
patriates	12	12
patriating	16	16
patrician	16	16
patricians	17	17
patriciate	16	16
patriciates	17	17
patricidal	18	18
patricide	16	16
patricides	17	17
patrilineal	17	17
patrimonial	19	19
patrimonies	18	18
patrimony	18	18
patriot	10	10
patriotic	15	15
patriotically	23	23
patriotism	16	16
patriotisms	17	17
patriots	11	11
patristic	15	15
patristical	18	18
patristics	16	16
patrol	10	10
patrolled	15	15