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
tiaras	6	6
ticker	13	13
tickers	14	14
tickler	15	15
ticklers	16	16
ticklier	16	16
tiddler	10	10
tiddlers	11	11
tiddlier	11	11
tidemark	16	16
tidemarks	17	17
tiderip	11	11
tiderips	12	12
tidewater	13	13
tidewaters	14	14
tidier	7	7
tidiers	8	8
tiebreak	15	15
tiebreaker	17	17
tiebreakers	18	18
tiebreaks	16	16
tier	4	4
tierce	9	9
tierced	11	11
tiercel	11	11