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
ramonas	11	11
ramose	9	9
ramosely	14	14
ramosities	13	13
ramosity	13	13
ramous	10	10
ramp	10	10
rampage	15	15
rampaged	17	17
rampageous	19	19
rampageously	24	24
rampageousness	24	24
rampager	16	16
rampagers	17	17
rampages	16	16
rampaging	20	20
rampancies	20	20
rampancy	20	20
rampant	14	14
rampantly	19	19
rampart	13	13
ramparted	16	16
ramparting	19	19
ramparts	14	14
ramped	13	13