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
rowdier	11	11
rowdies	11	11
rowdiest	12	12
rowdily	14	14
rowdiness	14	14
rowdinesses	16	16
rowdy	11	11
rowdyish	16	16
rowdyism	17	17
rowdyisms	18	18
rowed	9	9
rowel	9	9
roweled	12	12
roweling	15	15
rowelled	14	14
rowelling	17	17
rowels	10	10
rowen	9	9
rowens	10	10
rower	8	8
rowers	9	9
rowhouse	14	14
rowhouses	15	15
rowing	12	12
rowings	13	13