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
riches	11	11
richest	12	12
richly	14	14
richness	14	14
richnesses	16	16
richweed	17	17
richweeds	18	18
ricin	9	9
ricing	12	12
ricins	10	10
ricinus	12	12
ricinuses	14	14
rick	11	11
ricked	14	14
ricketier	16	16
ricketiest	17	17
rickets	14	14
rickettsia	17	17
rickettsiae	18	18
rickettsial	19	19
rickettsias	18	18
rickety	16	16
rickey	15	15
rickeys	16	16
ricking	17	17