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
taurines	10	10
tauter	7	7
tautomer	12	12
tautomeric	17	17
tautomerism	18	18
tautomerisms	19	19
tautomers	13	13
tavern	11	11
taverna	12	12
tavernas	13	13
taverner	13	13
taverners	14	14
taverns	12	12
tawdrier	12	12
tawdries	12	12
tawdriest	13	13
tawdrily	15	15
tawdriness	15	15
tawdry	12	12
tawer	8	8
tawers	9	9
tawnier	11	11
taxer	12	12
taxers	13	13
taxidermic	24	24