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
ranitidine	13	13
rank	9	9
ranked	12	12
ranker	11	11
rankers	12	12
rankest	12	12
ranking	15	15
rankings	16	16
rankish	14	14
rankle	12	12
rankled	14	14
rankles	13	13
rankless	14	14
rankling	17	17
rankly	14	14
rankness	14	14
ranknesses	16	16
ranks	10	10
ranpike	15	15
ranpikes	16	16
ransack	15	15
ransacked	18	18
ransacker	17	17
ransackers	18	18
ransacking	21	21