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
tenderizes	21	21
tenderizing	25	25
tenderloin	14	14
tenderloins	15	15
tenderly	13	13
tenderness	13	13
tenderometer	17	17
tenderometers	18	18
tenders	9	9
tendresse	11	11
tendresses	12	12
tendril	10	10
tendriled	13	13
tendrilled	15	15
tendrilous	14	14
tendrils	11	11
tenebrae	12	12
tenebrific	20	20
tenebrionid	17	17
tenebrionids	18	18
tenebrious	15	15
tenebrism	16	16
tenebrisms	17	17
tenebrist	13	13
tenebrists	14	14