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
thirstier	11	11
thirstiest	12	12
thirstily	14	14
thirstiness	14	14
thirsting	14	14
thirsts	9	9
thirsty	11	11
thirteen	11	11
thirteens	12	12
thirteenth	15	15
thirteenths	16	16
thirties	10	10
thirtieth	13	13
thirtieths	14	14
thirty	10	10
thirtyish	15	15
thirtysomething	27	27
thistlier	12	12
thither	11	11
thitherto	13	13
thitherward	19	19
thitherwards	20	20
thixotropic	26	26
thixotropy	24	24
thongier	13	13