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
transvalues	18	18
transvaluing	22	22
transversal	17	17
transversals	18	18
transverse	15	15
transversely	20	20
transverses	16	16
transvestism	20	20
transvestite	17	17
transvestites	18	18
transvestitism	22	22
trap	7	7
trapan	10	10
trapanned	15	15
trapanning	18	18
trapans	11	11
trapball	16	16
trapballs	17	17
trapdoor	12	12
trapdoors	13	13
trapes	9	9
trapesed	12	12
trapeses	11	11
trapesing	15	15
trapeze	19	19