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
tooler	7	7
toolers	8	8
toolholder	15	15
toolholders	16	16
toolmaker	17	17
toolmakers	18	18
toolroom	12	12
toolrooms	13	13
tooter	6	6
tooters	7	7
toothbrush	18	18
toothbrushes	20	20
toothbrushing	24	24
toothier	10	10
toothwort	14	14
toothworts	15	15
tootler	8	8
tootlers	9	9
topcross	14	14
topcrosses	16	16
topdress	12	12
topdressed	15	15
topdresses	14	14
topdressing	18	18
topdressings	19	19