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
quaternary	23	23
quaternion	22	22
quaternions	23	23
quaternities	23	23
quaternity	23	23
quatorze	27	27
quatorzes	28	28
quatrain	19	19
quatrains	20	20
quatre	16	16
quatrefoil	24	24
quatrefoils	25	25
quatres	17	17
quattrocento	26	26
quaver	20	20
quavered	23	23
quaverer	22	22
quaverers	23	23
quavering	26	26
quaveringly	31	31
quavers	21	21
quavery	23	23
queasier	18	18
queazier	27	27
quebracho	27	27