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
timeserving	21	21
timework	18	18
timeworker	20	20
timeworkers	21	21
timeworks	19	19
timeworn	15	15
timider	11	11
timocracies	20	20
timocracy	20	20
timocratic	19	19
timocratical	22	22
timorous	12	12
timorously	17	17
timorousness	17	17
tinctorial	15	15
tinctorially	20	20
tincture	13	13
tinctured	15	15
tinctures	14	14
tincturing	18	18
tinder	8	8
tinderbox	21	21
tinderboxes	23	23
tinders	9	9
tindery	11	11