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
rapacities	16	16
rapacity	16	16
rape	7	7
raped	9	9
raper	8	8
rapers	9	9
rapes	8	8
rapeseed	12	12
rapeseeds	13	13
raphae	11	11
raphe	10	10
raphes	11	11
raphia	11	11
raphias	12	12
raphide	13	13
raphides	14	14
raphis	11	11
rapid	9	9
rapider	11	11
rapidest	12	12
rapidities	14	14
rapidity	14	14
rapidly	14	14
rapidness	14	14
rapidnesses	16	16