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
ropey	10	10
ropier	9	9
ropiest	10	10
ropily	12	12
ropiness	12	12
ropinesses	14	14
roping	12	12
ropings	13	13
ropy	9	9
roque	15	15
roquelaure	22	22
roquelaures	23	23
roques	16	16
roquet	16	16
roqueted	19	19
roqueting	22	22
roquets	17	17
roquette	18	18
roquettes	19	19
rorqual	18	18
rorquals	19	19
rosace	9	9
rosacea	10	10
rosaceas	11	11
rosaceous	13	13