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
ripienos	12	12
riping	12	12
ripoff	15	15
ripoffs	16	16
ripost	9	9
riposte	10	10
riposted	12	12
ripostes	11	11
riposting	15	15
riposts	10	10
rippable	18	18
ripped	13	13
ripper	12	12
rippers	13	13
ripping	16	16
ripple	13	13
rippled	15	15
rippler	14	14
ripplers	15	15
ripples	14	14
ripplet	14	14
ripplets	15	15
ripplier	15	15
rippliest	16	16
rippling	18	18