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
tabernacled	20	20
tabernacles	19	19
tabernacling	23	23
tabernacular	21	21
tabers	9	9
tablature	14	14
tablatures	15	15
tableware	16	16
tablewares	17	17
tabor	8	8
tabored	11	11
taborer	10	10
taborers	11	11
taboret	10	10
taborets	11	11
taborin	11	11
taborine	12	12
taborines	13	13
taboring	14	14
taborins	12	12
tabors	9	9
tabour	10	10
taboured	13	13
tabourer	12	12
tabourers	13	13