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
translocate	16	16
translocated	18	18
translocates	17	17
translocating	21	21
translocation	19	19
translocations	20	20
translucence	22	22
translucencies	24	24
translucency	24	24
translucent	18	18
translucently	23	23
transmarine	16	16
transmembrane	24	24
transmigrate	18	18
transmigrated	20	20
transmigrates	19	19
transmigrating	23	23
transmigration	21	21
transmigrations	22	22
transmigrator	19	19
transmigrators	20	20
transmigratory	22	22
transmissible	21	21
transmission	17	17
transmissions	18	18