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
thinner	11	11
thinners	12	12
thioridazine	25	25
thioridazines	26	26
thiouracil	17	17
thiouracils	18	18
thiourea	11	11
thioureas	12	12
thir	6	6
thiram	11	11
thirams	12	12
third	8	8
thirdhand	16	16
thirdly	13	13
thirds	9	9
thirl	8	8
thirlage	13	13
thirlages	14	14
thirled	11	11
thirling	14	14
thirls	9	9
thirst	8	8
thirsted	11	11
thirster	10	10
thirsters	11	11