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
theoretical	17	17
theoretically	22	22
theoretician	18	18
theoreticians	19	19
theories	10	10
theorise	10	10
theorised	12	12
theorises	11	11
theorising	15	15
theorist	10	10
theorists	11	11
theorization	24	24
theorizations	25	25
theorize	19	19
theorized	21	21
theorizer	20	20
theorizers	21	21
theorizes	20	20
theorizing	24	24
theory	10	10
therapeusis	17	17
therapeutic	20	20
therapeutically	28	28
therapeutics	21	21
therapies	14	14