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
trampolinist	20	20
trampolinists	21	21
tramps	12	12
trampy	14	14
tramroad	12	12
tramroads	13	13
trams	8	8
tramway	15	15
tramways	16	16
trance	10	10
tranced	12	12
trancelike	19	19
trances	11	11
tranche	13	13
tranches	14	14
trancing	15	15
trangam	13	13
trangams	14	14
trank	10	10
tranked	13	13
tranking	16	16
tranks	11	11
trannie	9	9
trannies	10	10
tranny	10	10