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
timberlands	20	20
timberline	18	18
timberlines	19	19
timberman	19	19
timbermen	19	19
timbers	13	13
timberwork	23	23
timbery	15	15
timbral	14	14
timbre	12	12
timbrel	14	14
timbrelled	19	19
timbrels	15	15
timbres	13	13
timecard	15	15
timecards	16	16
timekeeper	20	20
timekeepers	21	21
timelier	12	12
timepleaser	18	18
timepleasers	19	19
timer	8	8
timers	9	9
timeserver	17	17
timeservers	18	18