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
rabbits	13	13
rabbity	15	15
rabble	13	13
rabbled	15	15
rabblement	21	21
rabbler	14	14
rabblers	15	15
rabbles	14	14
rabbling	18	18
rabboni	14	14
rabbonis	15	15
rabi	7	7
rabic	11	11
rabid	9	9
rabidities	14	14
rabidity	14	14
rabidly	14	14
rabidness	14	14
rabidnesses	16	16
rabies	9	9
rabietic	14	14
rabis	8	8
raccoon	14	14
raccoons	15	15
race	7	7