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
righteous	14	14
righteously	19	19
righteousness	19	19
righter	11	11
righters	12	12
rightest	12	12
rightful	17	17
rightfully	22	22
rightfulness	22	22
rightier	12	12
righties	12	12
rightiest	13	13
righting	15	15
rightish	14	14
rightism	15	15
rightisms	16	16
rightist	12	12
rightists	13	13
rightly	14	14
rightmost	16	16
rightness	14	14
rightnesses	16	16
righto	10	10
rights	10	10
rightsize	22	22