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
tortoise	8	8
tortoises	9	9
tortoiseshell	17	17
tortoiseshells	18	18
tortoni	8	8
tortonis	9	9
tortrices	12	12
tortricid	13	13
tortricids	14	14
tortrix	14	14
tortrixes	16	16
torts	5	5
tortuosities	13	13
tortuosity	13	13
tortuous	10	10
tortuously	15	15
tortuousness	15	15
torture	8	8
tortured	10	10
torturer	9	9
torturers	10	10
tortures	9	9
torturing	13	13
torturous	11	11
torturously	16	16