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
quadruples	26	26
quadruplet	26	26
quadruplets	27	27
quadruplicate	32	32
quadruplicated	34	34
quadruplicates	33	33
quadruplicating	37	37
quadruplication	35	35
quadruplicity	34	34
quadrupling	30	30
quadruply	27	27
quadrupole	26	26
quadrupoles	27	27
quaere	16	16
quaeres	17	17
quaestor	18	18
quaestors	19	19
quaffer	23	23
quaffers	24	24
quaggier	22	22
quagmire	23	23
quagmires	24	24
quagmirier	25	25
quagmiriest	26	26
quagmiry	25	25