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
rudderless	14	14
rudderpost	16	16
rudderposts	17	17
rudders	10	10
ruddied	11	11
ruddier	10	10
ruddies	10	10
ruddiest	11	11
ruddily	13	13
ruddiness	13	13
ruddinesses	15	15
ruddle	10	10
ruddled	12	12
ruddles	11	11
ruddling	15	15
ruddock	17	17
ruddocks	18	18
rudds	8	8
ruddy	10	10
ruddying	16	16
rude	6	6
rudely	11	11
rudeness	11	11
rudenesses	13	13
ruder	7	7