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
transporters	16	16
transporting	19	19
transports	14	14
transposable	20	20
transpose	13	13
transposed	15	15
transposes	14	14
transposing	18	18
transposition	18	18
transpositional	21	21
transpositions	19	19
transposon	15	15
transposons	16	16
transracial	16	16
transsexual	21	21
transsexualism	27	27
transsexuality	26	26
transshape	16	16
transshaped	18	18
transshapes	17	17
transshaping	21	21
transship	15	15
transshipment	23	23
transshipments	24	24
transshipped	22	22