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
ravey	11	11
ravier	10	10
raviest	11	11
ravigote	14	14
ravigotes	15	15
ravin	10	10
ravine	11	11
ravined	13	13
ravines	12	12
raving	13	13
ravingly	18	18
ravings	14	14
ravining	16	16
ravins	11	11
ravioli	12	12
raviolis	13	13
ravish	12	12
ravished	15	15
ravisher	14	14
ravishers	15	15
ravishes	14	14
ravishing	18	18
ravishingly	23	23
ravishment	20	20
ravishments	21	21