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
respondents	17	17
responder	14	14
responders	15	15
responding	18	18
responds	13	13
responsa	12	12
response	12	12
responses	13	13
responsibility	24	24
responsible	19	19
responsibleness	24	24
responsibly	21	21
responsions	16	16
responsive	18	18
responsively	23	23
responsiveness	23	23
responsories	16	16
responsory	16	16
responsum	17	17
respool	11	11
respooled	14	14
respooling	17	17
respools	12	12
respot	9	9
respots	10	10