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
thermoelement	23	23
thermoelements	24	24
thermoform	21	21
thermoformable	29	29
thermoformed	24	24
thermoforming	27	27
thermoforms	22	22
thermogenesis	21	21
thermogenic	22	22
thermogram	20	20
thermograms	21	21
thermograph	23	23
thermographer	25	25
thermographers	26	26
thermographic	28	28
thermographs	24	24
thermography	26	26
thermohaline	21	21
thermojunction	34	34
thermojunctions	35	35
thermolabile	22	22
thermolability	26	26
thermomagnetic	28	28
thermometer	19	19
thermometers	20	20