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
thyroglobulin	26	26
thyroid	12	12
thyroidal	15	15
thyroidectomies	26	26
thyroidectomy	26	26
thyroiditis	16	16
thyroids	13	13
thyrotoxicosis	28	28
thyrotrophic	24	24
thyrotrophin	22	22
thyrotropic	21	21
thyrotropin	19	19
thyroxin	20	20
thyroxine	21	21
thyroxines	22	22
thyroxins	21	21
thyrse	10	10
thyrses	11	11
thyrsi	10	10
thyrsoid	13	13
thyrsus	12	12
thysanuran	17	17
thysanurans	18	18
tiara	5	5
tiaraed	8	8