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
trabeculas	18	18
trabeculate	19	19
trace	8	8
traceability	21	21
traceable	16	16
traced	10	10
traceless	13	13
tracer	9	9
traceried	13	13
traceries	12	12
tracers	10	10
tracery	12	12
traces	9	9
trachea	12	12
tracheae	13	13
tracheal	14	14
tracheary	16	16
tracheas	13	13
tracheate	14	14
tracheated	16	16
tracheid	14	14
tracheids	15	15
tracheitis	15	15
tracheolar	16	16
tracheole	15	15