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
telegraphically	30	30
telegraphing	23	23
telegraphist	20	20
telegraphists	21	21
telegraphs	18	18
telegraphy	20	20
telemark	16	16
telemarked	19	19
telemarker	18	18
telemarkers	19	19
telemarketer	20	20
telemarketers	21	21
telemarketing	24	24
telemarking	22	22
telemarks	17	17
telemeter	13	13
telemetered	16	16
telemetering	19	19
telemeters	14	14
telemetric	17	17
telemetrically	25	25
telemetries	15	15
telemetry	15	15
telephoner	17	17
telephoners	18	18