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
rappini	14	14
rapport	13	13
rapporteur	17	17
rapporteurs	18	18
rapports	14	14
rapprochement	28	28
rapprochements	29	29
raps	7	7
rapscallion	20	20
rapscallions	21	21
rapt	7	7
raptly	12	12
raptness	12	12
raptnesses	14	14
raptor	9	9
raptorial	13	13
raptors	10	10
rapture	11	11
raptured	13	13
raptures	12	12
rapturing	16	16
rapturous	14	14
rapturously	19	19
rapturousness	19	19
rare	4	4