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
traumatizes	24	24
traumatizing	28	28
travail	12	12
travailed	15	15
travailing	18	18
travails	13	13
trave	9	9
travel	11	11
traveled	14	14
traveler	13	13
travelers	14	14
traveling	17	17
travelled	16	16
traveller	15	15
travellers	16	16
travelling	19	19
travelog	15	15
travelogs	16	16
travelogue	18	18
travelogues	19	19
travels	12	12
traversable	19	19
traversal	14	14
traversals	15	15
traverse	12	12