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
rarebit	10	10
rarebits	11	11
rared	6	6
rarefaction	18	18
rarefactional	21	21
rarefactions	19	19
rarefied	12	12
rarefier	11	11
rarefiers	12	12
rarefies	11	11
rarefy	11	11
rarefying	17	17
rarely	9	9
rareness	9	9
rarenesses	11	11
rarer	5	5
rareripe	11	11
rareripes	12	12
rares	5	5
rarest	6	6
rarified	12	12
rarifies	11	11
rarify	11	11
rarifying	17	17
raring	9	9