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
tribologist	17	17
tribologists	18	18
tribology	17	17
tribrach	16	16
tribrachic	21	21
tribrachs	17	17
tribulate	14	14
tribulated	16	16
tribulates	15	15
tribulating	19	19
tribulation	17	17
tribulations	18	18
tribunal	14	14
tribunals	15	15
tribunate	14	14
tribunates	15	15
tribune	12	12
tribunes	13	13
tribuneship	21	21
tribuneships	22	22
tributaries	15	15
tributary	15	15
tribute	11	11
tributes	12	12
tributyltin	19	19