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
roarings	11	11
roars	5	5
roast	5	5
roasted	8	8
roaster	7	7
roasters	8	8
roasting	11	11
roastings	12	12
roasts	6	6
rob	6	6
robalo	10	10
robalos	11	11
roband	11	11
robands	12	12
robata	9	9
robatas	10	10
robbed	13	13
robber	12	12
robberies	15	15
robbers	13	13
robbery	15	15
robbin	13	13
robbing	16	16
robbins	14	14
robe	7	7