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
tabouret	12	12
tabourets	13	13
tabouring	16	16
tabours	11	11
tabular	12	12
tabulator	14	14
tabulators	15	15
tachometer	18	18
tachometers	19	19
tachyarrhythmia	31	31
tachycardia	22	22
tachycardias	23	23
taciturn	13	13
taciturnity	18	18
tackboard	20	20
tackboards	21	21
tacker	13	13
tackers	14	14
tackier	14	14
tackifier	19	19
tackifiers	20	20
tackler	15	15
tacklers	16	16
tacrine	11	11
tacrines	12	12