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
quebrachos	28	28
queenier	19	19
queenlier	21	21
queer	15	15
queered	18	18
queerer	17	17
queerest	18	18
queering	21	21
queerish	20	20
queerly	20	20
queers	16	16
queller	19	19
quellers	20	20
quencher	24	24
quenchers	25	25
quercetin	23	23
quercetins	24	24
quercine	22	22
quercitron	24	24
quercitrons	25	25
querida	18	18
queridas	19	19
queried	18	18
querier	17	17
queriers	18	18