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
polymerizing	33	33
polymers	17	17
polymorph	23	23
polymorphic	28	28
polymorphically	36	36
polymorphism	29	29
polymorphisms	30	30
polymorphous	27	27
polymorphously	32	32
polymorphs	24	24
polyneuritides	23	23
polyneuritis	20	20
polyneuritises	22	22
polynuclear	23	23
polyomavirus	26	26
polyomaviruses	28	28
polyparies	19	19
polypary	19	19
polypharmacies	31	31
polypharmacy	31	31
polypore	17	17
polypores	18	18
polypropylene	29	29
polypropylenes	30	30
polyrhythm	25	25