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
tipcart	13	13
tipcarts	14	14
tipper	12	12
tippers	13	13
tippier	13	13
tippler	14	14
tipplers	15	15
tipsier	10	10
tipster	10	10
tipsters	11	11
tirade	7	7
tirades	8	8
tiramisu	12	12
tiramisus	13	13
tire	4	4
tired	6	6
tireder	8	8
tiredest	9	9
tiredly	11	11
tiredness	11	11
tirednesses	13	13
tireless	9	9
tirelessly	14	14
tirelessness	14	14
tires	5	5