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
roundwoods	17	17
roundworm	18	18
roundworms	19	19
roup	8	8
rouped	11	11
roupet	10	10
roupier	11	11
roupiest	12	12
roupily	14	14
rouping	14	14
roups	9	9
roupy	11	11
rousable	13	13
rouse	6	6
rouseabout	15	15
rouseabouts	16	16
roused	8	8
rousement	14	14
rousements	15	15
rouser	7	7
rousers	8	8
rouses	7	7
rousing	11	11
rousingly	16	16
rousseau	10	10