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
torpedos	12	12
torpefied	16	16
torpefies	15	15
torpefy	15	15
torpefying	21	21
torpid	10	10
torpidities	15	15
torpidity	15	15
torpidly	15	15
torpids	11	11
torpor	9	9
torpors	10	10
torquate	18	18
torque	16	16
torqued	18	18
torquer	17	17
torquers	18	18
torques	17	17
torqueses	19	19
torquey	19	19
torquier	18	18
torquiest	19	19
torquing	21	21
torr	4	4
torrefied	13	13