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
thorniness	14	14
thorning	14	14
thornless	13	13
thornlike	17	17
thorns	9	9
thorny	11	11
thoro	7	7
thoron	9	9
thorons	10	10
thorough	15	15
thoroughbass	22	22
thoroughbasses	24	24
thoroughbrace	26	26
thoroughbraces	27	27
thoroughbred	23	23
thoroughbreds	24	24
thorougher	17	17
thoroughest	18	18
thoroughfare	22	22
thoroughfares	23	23
thoroughgoing	25	25
thoroughgoingly	30	30
thoroughly	20	20
thoroughness	20	20
thoroughpin	22	22