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
teether	9	9
teethers	10	10
teethridge	15	15
teetotaler	11	11
teetotalers	12	12
teetotaller	13	13
teetotallers	14	14
tegular	11	11
telecaster	14	14
telecasters	15	15
telecommuter	23	23
teleconference	26	26
teleconferences	27	27
telecourse	15	15
telecourses	16	16
telegram	14	14
telegrammed	21	21
telegramming	24	24
telegrams	15	15
telegraph	17	17
telegraphed	20	20
telegrapher	19	19
telegraphers	20	20
telegraphese	20	20
telegraphic	22	22