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
photogrammetric	31	31
photogrammetry	29	29
photograms	20	20
photograph	22	22
photographer	24	24
photographers	25	25
photographic	27	27
photographies	25	25
photographs	23	23
photography	25	25
photogravure	24	24
photogravures	25	25
photojournalism	35	35
photojournalist	32	32
photolithograph	30	30
photometers	19	19
photometric	22	22
photometrically	30	30
photometries	20	20
photometry	20	20
photomicrograph	33	33
photomural	20	20
photonuclear	23	23
photoperiod	20	20
photoperiodic	25	25