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
raucously	17	17
raucousness	17	17
raunch	13	13
raunches	15	15
raunchier	16	16
raunchiest	17	17
raunchily	19	19
raunchiness	19	19
raunchy	16	16
rauwolfia	17	17
rauwolfias	18	18
ravage	12	12
ravaged	14	14
ravagement	20	20
ravager	13	13
ravagers	14	14
ravages	13	13
ravaging	17	17
rave	8	8
raved	10	10
ravel	10	10
raveled	13	13
raveler	12	12
ravelers	13	13
ravelin	13	13