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
treys	7	7
triable	11	11
triac	8	8
triacetate	13	13
triacetates	14	14
triacid	11	11
triacids	12	12
triacs	9	9
triactor	11	11
triactors	12	12
triad	6	6
triadic	11	11
triadically	19	19
triadics	12	12
triadism	12	12
triadisms	13	13
triads	7	7
triage	8	8
triaged	10	10
triages	9	9
triaging	13	13
trial	6	6
trialed	9	9
trialing	12	12
trialist	9	9