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
threads	10	10
threadworm	19	19
threadworms	20	20
thready	12	12
threap	11	11
threaped	14	14
threaper	13	13
threapers	14	14
threaping	17	17
threaps	12	12
threat	8	8
threated	11	11
threaten	11	11
threatened	14	14
threatener	13	13
threateners	14	14
threatening	17	17
threateningly	22	22
threatens	12	12
threating	14	14
threats	9	9
three	7	7
threefold	16	16
threep	11	11
threeped	14	14