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
thereunder	15	15
thereunto	13	13
thereupon	16	16
therewith	16	16
therewithal	19	19
theriac	12	12
theriaca	13	13
theriacal	15	15
theriacas	14	14
theriacs	13	13
therian	10	10
therians	11	11
theriomorphic	26	26
therm	10	10
thermae	12	12
thermal	13	13
thermalization	30	30
thermalize	25	25
thermalized	27	27
thermalizes	26	26
thermalizing	30	30
thermally	18	18
thermals	14	14
therme	11	11
thermel	13	13