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
tiercels	12	12
tierces	10	10
tiered	7	7
tiering	10	10
tiers	5	5
tiger	7	7
tigereye	12	12
tigereyes	13	13
tigerish	12	12
tigerishly	17	17
tigerishness	17	17
tigerlike	16	16
tigers	8	8
tightener	14	14
tighteners	15	15
tighter	11	11
tightrope	16	16
tightropes	17	17
tightwire	16	16
tightwires	17	17
tigress	9	9
tigresses	11	11
tigrish	11	11
tilburies	14	14
tilbury	14	14