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
transcendency	25	25
transcendent	19	19
transcendental	22	22
transcendently	24	24
transcending	21	21
transcends	16	16
transcribe	17	17
transcribed	19	19
transcriber	18	18
transcribers	19	19
transcribes	18	18
transcribing	22	22
transcript	17	17
transcriptase	20	20
transcriptases	21	21
transcription	21	21
transcriptional	24	24
transcriptions	22	22
transcripts	18	18
transcultural	21	21
transcutaneous	21	21
transdermal	17	17
transdermally	22	22
transduce	15	15
transduced	17	17