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
quirk	19	19
quirked	22	22
quirkier	22	22
quirkiest	23	23
quirkily	25	25
quirkiness	25	25
quirking	25	25
quirkish	24	24
quirks	20	20
quirky	22	22
quirt	15	15
quirted	18	18
quirting	21	21
quirts	16	16
quitrent	19	19
quitrents	20	20
quitter	17	17
quitters	18	18
quittor	17	17
quittors	18	18
quiver	20	20
quivered	23	23
quiverer	22	22
quiverers	23	23
quivering	26	26