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
rickrack	22	22
rickracks	23	23
ricks	12	12
ricksha	16	16
rickshas	17	17
rickshaw	20	20
rickshaws	21	21
ricochet	16	16
ricocheted	19	19
ricocheting	22	22
ricochets	17	17
ricochetted	20	20
ricochetting	23	23
ricotta	10	10
ricottas	11	11
ricrac	12	12
ricracs	13	13
rictal	10	10
rictus	10	10
rictuses	12	12
rid	4	4
ridable	12	12
riddance	14	14
riddances	15	15
ridded	9	9