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
rowlock	18	18
rowlocks	19	19
rows	7	7
rowth	10	10
rowths	11	11
royal	8	8
royalism	14	14
royalisms	15	15
royalist	11	11
royalists	12	12
royally	13	13
royals	9	9
royalties	12	12
royalty	12	12
royster	9	9
roystered	12	12
roystering	15	15
roysters	10	10
rozzer	24	24
rozzers	25	25
ruana	7	7
ruanas	8	8
rub	7	7
rubaboo	14	14
rubaboos	15	15