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
touristas	10	10
touristed	11	11
touristic	13	13
touristically	21	21
tourists	9	9
touristy	11	11
tourmaline	16	16
tourmalines	17	17
tournament	16	16
tournaments	17	17
tournedos	12	12
tourney	11	11
tourneyed	14	14
tourneying	17	17
tourneys	12	12
tourniquet	22	22
tourniquets	23	23
tours	6	6
touter	7	7
touters	8	8
tovarich	17	17
tovariches	19	19
tovarish	14	14
tovarishes	16	16
toward	10	10