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
thermels	14	14
thermes	12	12
thermic	15	15
thermically	23	23
thermion	14	14
thermionic	19	19
thermionics	20	20
thermions	15	15
thermistor	15	15
thermistors	16	16
thermite	13	13
thermites	14	14
thermochemical	31	31
thermochemist	26	26
thermochemistry	30	30
thermochemists	27	27
thermocline	21	21
thermoclines	22	22
thermocouple	25	25
thermocouples	26	26
thermoduric	21	21
thermodynamic	28	28
thermodynamical	31	31
thermodynamics	29	29
thermoelectric	26	26