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
ribaldry	15	15
ribalds	12	12
riband	11	11
ribands	12	12
ribavirin	17	17
ribavirins	18	18
ribband	15	15
ribbands	16	16
ribbed	13	13
ribber	12	12
ribbers	13	13
ribbie	12	12
ribbier	13	13
ribbies	13	13
ribbiest	14	14
ribbing	16	16
ribbings	17	17
ribbit	12	12
ribbits	13	13
ribbon	13	13
ribboned	16	16
ribbonfish	22	22
ribbonfishes	24	24
ribboning	19	19
ribbonlike	22	22