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
threepence	19	19
threepences	20	20
threepenny	19	19
threeping	17	17
threeps	12	12
threes	8	8
threescore	15	15
threesome	14	14
threesomes	15	15
threnode	12	12
threnodes	13	13
threnodic	16	16
threnodies	14	14
threnodist	14	14
threnodists	15	15
threnody	14	14
threonine	13	13
threonines	14	14
thresh	10	10
threshed	13	13
thresher	12	12
threshers	13	13
threshes	12	12
threshing	16	16
threshold	15	15