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
thresholds	16	16
threw	10	10
thrice	11	11
thrift	11	11
thriftier	14	14
thriftiest	15	15
thriftily	17	17
thriftiness	17	17
thriftless	16	16
thriftlessly	21	21
thriftlessness	21	21
thrifts	12	12
thrifty	14	14
thrill	10	10
thrilled	13	13
thriller	12	12
thrillers	13	13
thrilling	16	16
thrillingly	21	21
thrills	11	11
thrip	10	10
thrips	11	11
thrive	12	12
thrived	14	14
thriven	14	14