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
trans	6	6
transact	12	12
transacted	15	15
transacting	18	18
transactinide	19	19
transaction	16	16
transactional	19	19
transactions	17	17
transactor	14	14
transactors	15	15
transacts	13	13
transalpine	17	17
transaminase	17	17
transaminases	18	18
transamination	20	20
transaminations	21	21
transatlantic	19	19
transaxle	18	18
transaxles	19	19
transborder	16	16
transceiver	19	19
transceivers	20	20
transcend	15	15
transcended	18	18
transcendence	23	23