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
pokeroot	15	15
pokeroots	16	16
pokers	13	13
pokier	13	13
polar	9	9
polarimeter	18	18
polarimeters	19	19
polarimetric	22	22
polarimetries	20	20
polarimetry	20	20
polariscope	21	21
polariscopes	22	22
polariscopic	25	25
polarise	12	12
polarised	14	14
polarises	13	13
polarising	17	17
polarities	14	14
polarity	14	14
polarizability	33	33
polarizable	28	28
polarization	26	26
polarizations	27	27
polarize	21	21
polarized	23	23