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
thermometric	23	23
thermometry	21	21
thermonuclear	24	24
thermoperiodism	27	27
thermophile	22	22
thermophiles	23	23
thermophilic	26	26
thermophilous	25	25
thermopile	19	19
thermopiles	20	20
thermoplastic	25	25
thermoplastics	26	26
thermoreceptor	25	25
thermoreceptors	26	26
thermoregulate	23	23
thermoregulated	25	25
thermoregulates	24	24
thermoregulator	24	24
thermoremanence	28	28
thermoremanent	24	24
thermos	12	12
thermoses	14	14
thermoset	14	14
thermosets	15	15
thermosetting	21	21