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
ragouted	12	12
ragouting	15	15
ragouts	10	10
ragpicker	21	21
ragpickers	22	22
rags	6	6
ragtag	10	10
ragtags	11	11
ragtail	10	10
ragtime	12	12
ragtimes	13	13
ragtop	11	11
ragtops	12	12
ragweed	13	13
ragweeds	14	14
ragworm	15	15
ragworms	16	16
ragwort	12	12
ragworts	13	13
rah	5	5
rai	3	3
raia	4	4
raias	5	5
raid	5	5
raided	8	8