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
rookery	13	13
rookie	10	10
rookier	11	11
rookies	11	11
rookiest	12	12
rooking	14	14
rooks	9	9
rooky	11	11
room	7	7
roomed	10	10
roomer	9	9
roomers	10	10
roomette	11	11
roomettes	12	12
roomful	15	15
roomfuls	16	16
roomie	9	9
roomier	10	10
roomies	10	10
roomiest	11	11
roomily	13	13
roominess	13	13
roominesses	15	15
rooming	13	13
roommate	14	14