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
tarantellas	14	14
tarantism	13	13
tarantisms	14	14
tarantula	12	12
tarantulae	13	13
tarantulas	13	13
tarboosh	13	13
tarbooshes	15	15
tarbush	13	13
tarbushes	15	15
tardier	8	8
tardies	8	8
tardiest	9	9
tardigrade	14	14
tardigrades	15	15
tardily	11	11
tardiness	11	11
tardinesses	13	13
tardive	12	12
tardo	6	6
tardy	8	8
tardyon	11	11
tardyons	12	12
tare	4	4
tared	6	6