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
thunderclap	23	23
thunderclaps	24	24
thundercloud	23	23
thunderclouds	24	24
thundered	15	15
thunderer	14	14
thunderers	15	15
thunderhead	19	19
thunderheads	20	20
thundering	18	18
thunderingly	23	23
thunderous	16	16
thunderously	21	21
thunders	13	13
thundershower	23	23
thundershowers	24	24
thunderstone	18	18
thunderstones	19	19
thunderstorm	20	20
thunderstorms	21	21
thunderstrike	22	22
thunderstrikes	23	23
thunderstriking	27	27
thunderstroke	22	22
thunderstrokes	23	23