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
tambourine	18	18
tambourines	19	19
tambouring	20	20
tambours	15	15
tambur	13	13
tambura	14	14
tamburas	15	15
tamburs	14	14
tamer	8	8
tamers	9	9
tamper	12	12
tampered	15	15
tamperer	14	14
tamperers	15	15
tampering	18	18
tamperproof	23	23
tampers	13	13
tanager	10	10
tanagers	11	11
tanbark	15	15
tanbarks	16	16
tandoor	9	9
tandoori	10	10
tandooris	11	11
tandoors	10	10