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
riffage	15	15
riffages	16	16
riffed	13	13
riffing	16	16
riffle	13	13
riffled	15	15
riffler	14	14
rifflers	15	15
riffles	14	14
riffling	18	18
riffraff	20	20
riffraffs	21	21
riffs	11	11
rifle	9	9
riflebird	17	17
riflebirds	18	18
rifled	11	11
rifleman	16	16
riflemen	16	16
rifler	10	10
rifleries	13	13
riflers	11	11
riflery	13	13
rifles	10	10
rifling	14	14