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
rallied	10	10
rallier	9	9
ralliers	10	10
rallies	9	9
ralline	10	10
rally	9	9
rallye	10	10
rallyes	11	11
rallying	15	15
rallyings	16	16
rallyist	12	12
rallyists	13	13
raloxifene	22	22
ralph	11	11
ralphed	14	14
ralphing	17	17
ralphs	12	12
ram	6	6
ramada	10	10
ramadas	11	11
ramal	9	9
ramate	9	9
rambla	13	13
ramblas	14	14
ramble	13	13