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
rollick	16	16
rollicked	19	19
rollicking	22	22
rollicks	17	17
rollicky	19	19
rollie	8	8
rollies	9	9
rolling	12	12
rollings	13	13
rollmop	15	15
rollmops	16	16
rollout	10	10
rollouts	11	11
rollover	14	14
rollovers	15	15
rolls	7	7
rolltop	12	12
rollup	12	12
rollups	13	13
rollway	14	14
rollways	15	15
rom	6	6
romaine	11	11
romaines	12	12
romaji	18	18