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
transfection	20	20
transfections	21	21
transfects	17	17
transfer	12	12
transferability	25	25
transferable	20	20
transferal	15	15
transferals	16	16
transferase	15	15
transferases	16	16
transferee	14	14
transferees	15	15
transference	20	20
transferences	21	21
transferential	20	20
transferor	14	14
transferors	15	15
transferrable	21	21
transferred	16	16
transferrer	15	15
transferrers	16	16
transferrin	16	16
transferring	19	19
transferrins	17	17
transfers	13	13