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
syncretism	19	19
syncretisms	20	20
syncretist	16	16
syncretistic	21	21
syncretists	17	17
syncretize	25	25
syncretized	27	27
syncretizes	26	26
syncretizing	30	30
syndicator	17	17
syndicators	18	18
syndrome	15	15
syndromes	16	16
synereses	12	12
syneresis	12	12
synergetic	18	18
synergia	13	13
synergias	14	14
synergic	16	16
synergically	24	24
synergid	14	14
synergids	15	15
synergies	14	14
synergism	17	17
synergisms	18	18