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
rodman	11	11
rodmen	11	11
rodney	10	10
rodneys	11	11
rodomontade	17	17
rodomontades	18	18
rods	5	5
rodsman	12	12
rodsmen	12	12
roe	3	3
roebuck	18	18
roebucks	19	19
roentgen	12	12
roentgenium	19	19
roentgenogram	22	22
roentgenograms	23	23
roentgenography	28	28
roentgenologic	24	24
roentgenologist	22	22
roentgenology	22	22
roentgens	13	13
roes	4	4
rogation	11	11
rogations	12	12
rogatory	12	12