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
tartness	9	9
tartnesses	11	11
tartrate	8	8
tartrates	9	9
tarts	5	5
tartufe	11	11
tartufes	12	12
tartuffe	15	15
tartuffes	16	16
tartufi	11	11
tartufo	11	11
tartufos	12	12
tarty	7	7
tarweed	11	11
tarweeds	12	12
tarzan	16	16
tarzans	17	17
taskbar	14	14
taskbars	15	15
taskmaster	17	17
taskmasters	18	18
taskmistress	19	19
taskmistresses	21	21
taskwork	19	19
taskworks	20	20