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
thrombi	15	15
thrombin	17	17
thrombins	18	18
thrombocyte	24	24
thrombocytes	25	25
thrombocytic	28	28
thromboembolic	32	32
thromboembolism	33	33
thrombokinase	26	26
thrombokinases	27	27
thrombolysis	23	23
thrombolytic	26	26
thromboplastic	29	29
thromboplastin	27	27
thromboplastins	28	28
thromboses	18	18
thrombosis	18	18
thrombotic	21	21
thromboxane	27	27
thromboxanes	28	28
thrombus	17	17
throne	9	9
throned	11	11
thrones	10	10
throng	11	11