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
throw	10	10
throwaway	19	19
throwaways	20	20
throwback	24	24
throwbacks	25	25
thrower	12	12
throwers	13	13
throwing	16	16
thrown	12	12
throws	11	11
throwster	14	14
throwsters	15	15
thru	7	7
thrum	11	11
thrummed	18	18
thrummer	17	17
thrummers	18	18
thrummier	18	18
thrummiest	19	19
thrumming	21	21
thrummy	18	18
thrums	12	12
thruput	14	14
thruputs	15	15
thrush	11	11