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
seignory	13	13
seiner	7	7
seiners	8	8
seiser	6	6
seisers	7	7
seismogram	18	18
seismograms	19	19
seismograph	21	21
seismographer	23	23
seismographers	24	24
seismographic	26	26
seismographs	22	22
seismography	24	24
seismometer	17	17
seismometers	18	18
seismometric	21	21
seismometry	19	19
seisor	6	6
seisors	7	7
seisure	8	8
seisures	9	9
seizer	15	15
seizers	16	16
seizor	15	15
seizors	16	16