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
tantras	8	8
tantric	11	11
tantrism	12	12
tantrisms	13	13
tantrist	9	9
tantrists	10	10
tantrum	12	12
tantrums	13	13
tanyard	11	11
tanyards	12	12
tapadera	12	12
tapaderas	13	13
tapadero	12	12
tapaderos	13	13
taper	8	8
tapered	11	11
taperer	10	10
taperers	11	11
tapering	14	14
tapers	9	9
taperstick	20	20
tapersticks	21	21
tapestried	14	14
tapestries	13	13
tapestry	13	13