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
raveling	16	16
ravelings	17	17
ravelins	14	14
ravelled	15	15
raveller	14	14
ravellers	15	15
ravelling	18	18
ravellings	19	19
ravelly	15	15
ravelment	18	18
ravelments	19	19
ravels	11	11
raven	10	10
ravened	13	13
ravener	12	12
raveners	13	13
ravening	16	16
ravenings	17	17
ravenous	14	14
ravenously	19	19
ravenousness	19	19
ravens	11	11
raver	9	9
ravers	10	10
raves	9	9