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
rochets	12	12
rock	11	11
rockabies	19	19
rockabilly	24	24
rockable	19	19
rockaby	19	19
rockabye	20	20
rockabyes	21	21
rockaway	20	20
rockaways	21	21
rockbound	22	22
rocked	14	14
rocker	13	13
rockeries	16	16
rockers	14	14
rockery	16	16
rocket	13	13
rocketed	16	16
rocketeer	16	16
rocketeers	17	17
rocketer	15	15
rocketers	16	16
rocketing	19	19
rocketries	17	17
rocketry	17	17