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
rues	5	5
rufescent	17	17
ruff	11	11
ruffe	12	12
ruffed	14	14
ruffes	13	13
ruffian	15	15
ruffianism	21	21
ruffianly	20	20
ruffians	16	16
ruffing	17	17
ruffle	14	14
ruffled	16	16
ruffler	15	15
rufflers	16	16
ruffles	15	15
rufflier	16	16
ruffliest	17	17
rufflike	20	20
ruffling	19	19
ruffly	16	16
ruffs	12	12
rufiyaa	13	13
rufous	11	11
rufouses	13	13