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
ratholes	11	11
rathskeller	19	19
rathskellers	20	20
raticide	12	12
raticides	13	13
ratification	19	19
ratifications	20	20
ratified	12	12
ratifier	11	11
ratifiers	12	12
ratifies	11	11
ratify	11	11
ratifying	17	17
ratine	7	7
ratines	8	8
rating	9	9
ratings	10	10
ratio	5	5
ratiocinate	15	15
ratiocinated	17	17
ratiocinates	16	16
ratiocinating	20	20
ratiocination	18	18
ratiocinations	19	19
ratiocinative	21	21