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
thoracal	14	14
thoraces	13	13
thoracic	16	16
thoracically	24	24
thoracotomies	21	21
thoracotomy	21	21
thorax	15	15
thoraxes	17	17
thoria	8	8
thorianite	13	13
thorias	9	9
thoric	11	11
thorite	9	9
thorites	10	10
thorium	13	13
thoriums	14	14
thorn	8	8
thornback	22	22
thornbacks	23	23
thornbush	18	18
thornbushes	20	20
thorned	11	11
thornier	11	11
thorniest	12	12
thornily	14	14