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
thoroughpins	23	23
thoroughwort	22	22
thoroughworts	23	23
thorp	10	10
thorpe	11	11
thorpes	12	12
thorps	11	11
thraldom	15	15
thraldoms	16	16
thrall	10	10
thralldom	17	17
thralldoms	18	18
thralled	13	13
thralling	16	16
thralls	11	11
thrash	10	10
thrashed	13	13
thrasher	12	12
thrashers	13	13
thrashes	12	12
thrashier	13	13
thrashiest	14	14
thrashing	16	16
thrashings	17	17
thrashy	13	13