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
risibilities	16	16
risibility	16	16
risible	11	11
risibles	12	12
risibly	13	13
rising	9	9
risings	10	10
risk	8	8
risked	11	11
risker	10	10
riskers	11	11
riskier	11	11
riskiest	12	12
riskily	14	14
riskiness	14	14
riskinesses	16	16
risking	14	14
riskless	13	13
risks	9	9
risky	11	11
risorgimento	18	18
risorgimentos	19	19
risotto	7	7
risottos	8	8
risperidone	16	16