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
ridiculousness	22	22
riding	10	10
ridings	11	11
ridley	10	10
ridleys	11	11
ridotto	8	8
ridottos	9	9
rids	5	5
riel	5	5
riels	6	6
riesling	12	12
rieslings	13	13
riever	10	10
rievers	11	11
rif	6	6
rifampicin	23	23
rifampin	18	18
rifampins	19	19
rife	7	7
rifely	12	12
rifeness	12	12
rifenesses	14	14
rifer	8	8
rifest	9	9
riff	10	10