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
thairms	12	12
thalassocracies	24	24
thalassocracy	24	24
thalassocrat	18	18
thalassocrats	19	19
thalassotherapy	25	25
thaler	9	9
thalers	10	10
thanker	14	14
thankers	15	15
thankfuller	24	24
thankworthy	25	25
tharm	10	10
tharms	11	11
thatcher	15	15
thatchers	16	16
thatchier	16	16
thaumaturge	20	20
thaumaturges	21	21
thaumaturgic	24	24
thaumaturgies	22	22
thaumaturgist	22	22
thaumaturgists	23	23
thaumaturgy	22	22
thawer	11	11