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
telfers	11	11
telford	12	12
telfords	13	13
teliospore	14	14
teliospores	15	15
teller	8	8
tellers	9	9
telluric	14	14
telluride	13	13
tellurides	14	14
tellurium	16	16
telluriums	17	17
tellurometer	18	18
tellurometers	19	19
telocentric	19	19
telomerase	14	14
telomerases	15	15
telomere	12	12
telomeres	13	13
telpher	13	13
telphered	16	16
telphering	19	19
telphers	14	14
temblor	14	14
temblores	16	16