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
rockets	14	14
rockfall	20	20
rockfalls	21	21
rockfish	20	20
rockfishes	22	22
rockhopper	25	25
rockhoppers	26	26
rockhounding	27	27
rockier	14	14
rockiest	15	15
rockily	17	17
rockiness	17	17
rockinesses	19	19
rocking	17	17
rockless	16	16
rocklike	20	20
rockling	19	19
rocklings	20	20
rockoon	15	15
rockoons	16	16
rockrose	15	15
rockroses	16	16
rocks	12	12
rockshaft	21	21
rockshafts	22	22