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
titulars	10	10
titulary	12	12
toadeater	10	10
toadeaters	11	11
toaster	7	7
toasters	8	8
toastier	8	8
toastmaster	14	14
toastmasters	15	15
toastmistress	16	16
toastmistresses	18	18
tobogganer	18	18
tobogganers	19	19
tocher	11	11
tochered	14	14
tochering	17	17
tochers	12	12
tocopherol	19	19
tocopherols	20	20
toddler	10	10
toddlerhood	17	17
toddlers	11	11
toerag	8	8
toerags	9	9
togavirus	16	16