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
politburo	17	17
politburos	18	18
politer	11	11
politicker	21	21
politickers	22	22
pollard	13	13
pollarded	16	16
pollarding	19	19
pollards	14	14
pollenizer	25	25
pollenizers	26	26
poller	11	11
pollers	12	12
pollinator	16	16
pollinators	17	17
pollinizer	25	25
pollinizers	26	26
pollster	13	13
pollsters	14	14
polluter	14	14
polluters	15	15
poltergeist	17	17
poltergeists	18	18
poltroon	13	13
poltrooneries	18	18