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
robotism	14	14
robotisms	15	15
robotization	25	25
robotize	20	20
robotized	22	22
robotizes	21	21
robotizing	25	25
robotries	12	12
robotry	12	12
robots	9	9
robs	7	7
robust	10	10
robusta	11	11
robustas	12	12
robuster	12	12
robustest	13	13
robustious	15	15
robustiously	20	20
robustiousness	20	20
robustly	15	15
robustness	15	15
roc	6	6
rocaille	13	13
rocailles	14	14
rochet	11	11