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
thenar	9	9
thenars	10	10
thenceforth	22	22
thenceforward	26	26
thenceforwards	27	27
theobromine	20	20
theobromines	21	21
theocentric	20	20
theocentricity	25	25
theocentrism	21	21
theocracies	19	19
theocracy	19	19
theocrat	13	13
theocratic	18	18
theocratical	21	21
theocratically	26	26
theocrats	14	14
theologizer	25	25
theologizers	26	26
theorbo	12	12
theorbos	13	13
theorem	12	12
theorematic	19	19
theorems	13	13
theoretic	14	14