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
therapist	14	14
therapists	15	15
therapsid	15	15
therapsids	16	16
therapy	14	14
there	7	7
thereabout	16	16
thereabouts	17	17
thereafter	15	15
thereat	9	9
thereby	14	14
therefor	13	13
therefore	14	14
therefrom	17	17
therein	10	10
thereinafter	18	18
thereinto	12	12
theremin	14	14
theremins	15	15
thereof	12	12
thereon	10	10
thereout	11	11
theres	8	8
thereto	9	9
theretofore	16	16