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
rumoring	15	15
rumormonger	21	21
rumormongering	27	27
rumormongers	22	22
rumors	10	10
rumour	11	11
rumoured	14	14
rumouring	17	17
rumours	12	12
rump	11	11
rumple	14	14
rumpled	16	16
rumples	15	15
rumpless	16	16
rumplier	16	16
rumpliest	17	17
rumpling	19	19
rumply	16	16
rumpot	13	13
rumpots	14	14
rumps	12	12
rumpus	14	14
rumpuses	16	16
rumrunner	16	16
rumrunners	17	17