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
tearjerker	23	23
tearjerkers	24	24
tearless	9	9
tearlike	13	13
tearoom	10	10
tearooms	11	11
tears	5	5
tearstain	10	10
tearstained	13	13
tearstains	11	11
teary	7	7
teaseler	9	9
teaselers	10	10
teaser	6	6
teasers	7	7
teaware	10	10
teawares	11	11
techier	12	12
technetronic	22	22
technocracies	25	25
technocracy	25	25
technocrat	19	19
technocratic	24	24
technocrats	20	20
technopreneur	24	24