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
rabats	9	9
rabbet	12	12
rabbeted	15	15
rabbeting	18	18
rabbets	13	13
rabbi	11	11
rabbies	13	13
rabbin	13	13
rabbinate	16	16
rabbinates	17	17
rabbinic	18	18
rabbinical	21	21
rabbinically	26	26
rabbinism	19	19
rabbinisms	20	20
rabbins	14	14
rabbis	12	12
rabbit	12	12
rabbitbrush	23	23
rabbited	15	15
rabbiter	14	14
rabbiters	15	15
rabbiting	18	18
rabbitries	16	16
rabbitry	16	16