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
rancorous	14	14
rancorously	19	19
rancors	11	11
rancour	12	12
rancours	13	13
rand	6	6
randan	9	9
randans	10	10
randier	9	9
randies	9	9
randiest	10	10
randiness	12	12
randinesses	14	14
rando	7	7
random	11	11
randomization	28	28
randomizations	29	29
randomize	23	23
randomized	25	25
randomizer	24	24
randomizers	25	25
randomizes	24	24
randomizing	28	28
randomly	16	16
randomness	16	16