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
thunderstruck	26	26
thundery	15	15
thurible	15	15
thuribles	16	16
thurifer	14	14
thurifers	15	15
thurl	9	9
thurls	10	10
thwacker	20	20
thwackers	21	21
thwart	11	11
thwarted	14	14
thwarter	13	13
thwarters	14	14
thwarting	17	17
thwartly	16	16
thwarts	12	12
thwartwise	18	18
thymier	14	14
thyratron	14	14
thyratrons	15	15
thyreoid	13	13
thyristor	13	13
thyristors	14	14
thyrocalcitonin	28	28