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
thronged	14	14
thronging	17	17
throngs	12	12
throning	14	14
throstle	11	11
throstles	12	12
throttle	11	11
throttleable	19	19
throttled	13	13
throttlehold	19	19
throttleholds	20	20
throttler	12	12
throttlers	13	13
throttles	12	12
throttling	16	16
through	14	14
throughither	21	21
throughly	19	19
throughother	21	21
throughout	18	18
throughput	21	21
throughputs	22	22
throughway	22	22
throughways	23	23
throve	12	12