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
tapestrying	19	19
tapeworm	17	17
tapeworms	18	18
tapir	8	8
tapirs	9	9
tapper	12	12
tappers	13	13
taproom	13	13
taprooms	14	14
taproot	10	10
taproots	11	11
tapster	10	10
tapsters	11	11
taqueria	18	18
taquerias	19	19
tar	3	3
tarabish	13	13
tarabishes	15	15
taradiddle	14	14
taradiddles	15	15
tarama	9	9
taramas	10	10
tarantas	9	9
tarantases	11	11
tarantella	13	13