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
planarity	16	16
planer	11	11
planers	12	12
planetaria	15	15
planetarium	20	20
planetariums	21	21
planetary	16	16
planform	19	19
planforms	20	20
planimeter	18	18
planimeters	19	19
planimetric	22	22
planimetrically	30	30
planisher	16	16
planishers	17	17
planisphere	21	21
planispheres	22	22
planispheric	25	25
plankter	17	17
plankters	18	18
planner	13	13
planners	14	14
planogram	19	19
planographic	27	27
planographies	25	25