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
riflings	15	15
riflip	13	13
riflips	14	14
rifs	7	7
rift	7	7
rifted	10	10
rifting	13	13
riftless	12	12
rifts	8	8
rig	5	5
rigadoon	12	12
rigadoons	13	13
rigamarole	16	16
rigamaroles	17	17
rigatoni	11	11
rigatonis	12	12
rigaudon	13	13
rigaudons	14	14
rigged	11	11
rigger	10	10
riggers	11	11
rigging	14	14
riggings	15	15
right	9	9
righted	12	12