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
robed	9	9
robes	8	8
robin	9	9
robing	12	12
robinia	11	11
robinias	12	12
robins	10	10
roble	9	9
robles	10	10
robocall	16	16
robocalled	19	19
robocalling	22	22
robocalls	17	17
roborant	12	12
roborants	13	13
robot	8	8
robotic	13	13
robotically	21	21
roboticist	16	16
roboticists	17	17
robotics	14	14
robotise	11	11
robotised	13	13
robotises	12	12
robotising	16	16