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
roughriders	17	17
roughs	11	11
roughshod	17	17
roughy	13	13
rouging	13	13
rouille	10	10
rouilles	11	11
roulade	10	10
roulades	11	11
rouleau	10	10
rouleaus	11	11
rouleaux	18	18
roulette	10	10
rouletted	12	12
roulettes	11	11
rouletting	15	15
round	8	8
roundabout	17	17
roundaboutness	22	22
roundabouts	18	18
roundball	17	17
roundballs	18	18
rounded	11	11
roundedness	16	16
roundel	11	11