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
trapezes	20	20
trapezia	20	20
trapezii	20	20
trapezist	21	21
trapezists	22	22
trapezium	25	25
trapeziums	26	26
trapezius	22	22
trapeziuses	24	24
trapezohedra	27	27
trapezohedron	29	29
trapezohedrons	30	30
trapezoid	22	22
trapezoidal	25	25
trapezoids	23	23
traplike	16	16
trapline	13	13
traplines	14	14
trapnest	12	12
trapnested	15	15
trapnesting	18	18
trapnests	13	13
trappean	15	15
trapped	14	14
trapper	13	13