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
rimmer	12	12
rimmers	13	13
rimming	16	16
rimose	9	9
rimosely	14	14
rimosities	13	13
rimosity	13	13
rimous	10	10
rimple	13	13
rimpled	15	15
rimples	14	14
rimpling	18	18
rimrock	17	17
rimrocks	18	18
rims	7	7
rimshot	12	12
rimshots	13	13
rimy	9	9
rin	4	4
rind	6	6
rinded	9	9
rinderpest	15	15
rinding	12	12
rindless	11	11
rinds	7	7