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
rhombohedral	24	24
rhombohedron	24	24
rhombohedrons	25	25
rhomboid	17	17
rhomboidal	20	20
rhomboidei	19	19
rhomboideus	21	21
rhomboids	18	18
rhombs	14	14
rhombus	16	16
rhombuses	18	18
rhonchal	17	17
rhonchi	15	15
rhonchus	17	17
rhos	6	6
rhotacism	17	17
rhotic	11	11
rhubarb	16	16
rhubarbs	17	17
rhumb	14	14
rhumba	15	15
rhumbaed	18	18
rhumbaing	21	21
rhumbas	16	16
rhumbs	15	15