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
rums	8	8
run	5	5
runabout	14	14
runabouts	15	15
runagate	12	12
runagates	13	13
runaround	14	14
runarounds	15	15
runaway	14	14
runaways	15	15
runback	19	19
runbacks	20	20
runcinate	15	15
rundle	10	10
rundles	11	11
rundlet	11	11
rundlets	12	12
rundown	14	14
rundowns	15	15
rune	6	6
runelike	15	15
runes	7	7
rung	8	8
runged	11	11
rungless	13	13