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
raggeder	13	13
raggedest	14	14
raggedier	14	14
raggediest	15	15
raggedly	16	16
raggedness	16	16
raggedy	14	14
raggee	10	10
raggees	11	11
raggies	11	11
ragging	14	14
raggings	15	15
raggle	11	11
raggles	12	12
raggs	9	9
raggy	11	11
ragi	6	6
raging	11	11
ragingly	16	16
ragis	7	7
raglan	10	10
raglans	11	11
ragman	12	12
ragmen	12	12
ragout	9	9