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
tensiometry	17	17
tensioner	11	11
tensioners	12	12
tensor	7	7
tensors	8	8
tentacular	16	16
tenter	7	7
tentered	10	10
tenterhook	17	17
tenterhooks	18	18
tentering	13	13
tenters	8	8
tentier	8	8
tentoria	9	9
tenurable	15	15
tenure	8	8
tenured	10	10
tenures	9	9
tenurial	11	11
tenurially	16	16
tenuring	13	13
tephra	11	11
tephras	12	12
tephrite	13	13
tephrites	14	14