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
topworks	18	18
tor	3	3
tora	4	4
torah	7	7
torahs	8	8
toras	5	5
torc	7	7
torch	10	10
torchbearer	19	19
torchbearers	20	20
torched	13	13
torchere	13	13
torcheres	14	14
torches	12	12
torchier	13	13
torchiere	14	14
torchieres	15	15
torchiers	14	14
torchiest	14	14
torching	16	16
torchlight	20	20
torchlights	21	21
torchlit	14	14
torchon	13	13
torchons	14	14