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
plagiaristic	21	21
plagiarists	17	17
plagiarize	25	25
plagiarized	27	27
plagiarizer	26	26
plagiarizers	27	27
plagiarizes	26	26
plagiarizing	30	30
plagiary	16	16
plagiotropic	24	24
plaguer	14	14
plaguers	15	15
plainer	12	12
plaister	12	12
plaistered	15	15
plaistering	18	18
plaisters	13	13
plaiter	11	11
plaiters	12	12
planar	11	11
planaria	13	13
planarian	15	15
planarians	16	16
planarias	14	14
planarities	16	16