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
polarizes	22	22
polarizing	26	26
polarographic	27	27
polarographies	25	25
polarography	25	25
polaron	12	12
polarons	13	13
polars	10	10
polder	11	11
polders	12	12
poler	9	9
polers	10	10
polestar	12	12
polestars	13	13
poleward	16	16
policer	14	14
policers	15	15
policier	15	15
policiers	16	16
policyholder	25	25
policyholders	26	26
poliovirus	19	19
polioviruses	21	21
polisher	14	14
polishers	15	15