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
quiveringly	31	31
quivers	21	21
quivery	23	23
quixotries	27	27
quixotry	27	27
quizmaster	32	32
quizmasters	33	33
quizzer	35	35
quizzers	36	36
quorate	17	17
quorum	20	20
quorums	21	21
quoter	16	16
quoters	17	17
qursh	17	17
qurshes	19	19
qurush	19	19
qurushes	21	21
qwerty	20	20
qwertys	21	21
rabaska	13	14
rabaskas	15	15
rabat	8	8
rabato	9	9
rabatos	10	10