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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
ridgelings	17	17
ridgels	11	11
ridgepole	16	16
ridgepoles	17	17
ridges	9	9
ridgetop	14	14
ridgetops	15	15
ridgeway	16	16
ridgeways	17	17
ridgier	10	10
ridgiest	11	11
ridgil	10	10
ridgils	11	11
ridging	13	13
ridgling	15	15
ridglings	16	16
ridgy	10	10
ridicule	14	14
ridiculed	16	16
ridiculer	15	15
ridiculers	16	16
ridicules	15	15
ridiculing	19	19
ridiculous	17	17
ridiculously	22	22