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
traversed	14	14
traverser	13	13
traversers	14	14
traverses	13	13
traversing	17	17
travertine	15	15
travertines	16	16
traves	10	10
travestied	15	15
travesties	14	14
travesty	14	14
travestying	20	20
travois	11	11
travoise	12	12
travoises	13	13
trawl	9	9
trawled	12	12
trawler	11	11
trawlerman	18	18
trawlermen	18	18
trawlers	12	12
trawley	13	13
trawleys	14	14
trawling	15	15
trawlnet	13	13