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
rivet	9	9
riveted	12	12
riveter	11	11
riveters	12	12
riveting	15	15
rivetingly	20	20
rivets	10	10
rivetted	13	13
rivetting	16	16
riviera	11	11
rivieras	12	12
riviere	11	11
rivieres	12	12
riving	13	13
rivulet	13	13
rivulets	14	14
rivulose	14	14
rivulus	14	14
rivuluses	16	16
riyal	8	8
riyals	9	9
roach	10	10
roached	13	13
roaches	12	12
roaching	16	16