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
thrushes	13	13
thrust	9	9
thrusted	12	12
thruster	11	11
thrusters	12	12
thrustful	17	17
thrusting	15	15
thrustor	11	11
thrustors	12	12
thrusts	10	10
thruway	15	15
thruways	16	16
thuggeries	17	17
thuggery	17	17
thumbprint	23	23
thumbprints	24	24
thumbscrew	25	25
thumbscrews	26	26
thumper	16	16
thumpers	17	17
thunder	12	12
thunderbird	20	20
thunderbirds	21	21
thunderbolt	20	20
thunderbolts	21	21