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
tradeoffs	16	16
trader	7	7
traders	8	8
trades	7	7
tradescantia	17	17
tradescantias	18	18
tradesman	14	14
tradesmen	14	14
tradespeople	20	20
trading	11	11
tradings	12	12
tradition	11	11
traditional	14	14
traditionalism	20	20
traditionalisms	21	21
traditionalist	17	17
traditionalists	18	18
traditionalize	26	26
traditionalized	28	28
traditionalizes	27	27
traditionally	19	19
traditionary	16	16
traditionless	16	16
traditions	12	12
traditor	9	9