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
rustical	13	13
rustically	18	18
rusticals	14	14
rusticate	13	13
rusticated	15	15
rusticates	14	14
rusticating	18	18
rustication	16	16
rustications	17	17
rusticator	14	14
rusticators	15	15
rusticities	15	15
rusticity	15	15
rusticly	15	15
rustics	11	11
rustier	8	8
rustiest	9	9
rustily	11	11
rustiness	11	11
rustinesses	13	13
rusting	11	11
rustle	8	8
rustled	10	10
rustler	9	9
rustlers	10	10