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
thrasonical	18	18
thrasonically	23	23
thrave	12	12
thraves	13	13
thraw	10	10
thrawart	13	13
thrawed	13	13
thrawing	16	16
thrawn	12	12
thrawnly	17	17
thraws	11	11
thread	9	9
threadbare	16	16
threadbareness	21	21
threaded	12	12
threader	11	11
threaders	12	12
threadfin	16	16
threadfins	17	17
threadier	12	12
threadiest	13	13
threadiness	15	15
threading	15	15
threadless	14	14
threadlike	18	18