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
toper	8	8
topers	9	9
topiaries	12	12
topiary	12	12
toploftier	17	17
topnotcher	19	19
topnotchers	20	20
topocentric	21	21
topographer	21	21
topographers	22	22
topographic	24	24
topographical	27	27
topographically	32	32
topographies	22	22
topography	22	22
topoisomerase	19	19
topoisomerases	20	20
topper	12	12
toppers	13	13
topsider	12	12
topsiders	13	13
topwater	14	14
topwork	17	17
topworked	20	20
topworking	23	23