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
rapids	10	10
rapier	9	9
rapiered	12	12
rapiers	10	10
rapine	10	10
rapines	11	11
raping	12	12
rapini	10	10
rapist	9	9
rapists	10	10
rapparee	14	14
rapparees	15	15
rapped	13	13
rappee	12	12
rappees	13	13
rappel	13	13
rappeled	16	16
rappeling	19	19
rappelled	18	18
rappelling	21	21
rappels	14	14
rappen	13	13
rapper	12	12
rappers	13	13
rapping	16	16