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
tricarboxylic	32	32
trice	8	8
triced	10	10
tricep	12	12
triceps	13	13
tricepses	15	15
triceratops	17	17
trices	9	9
trichiasis	15	15
trichina	14	14
trichinae	15	15
trichinal	16	16
trichinas	15	15
trichinize	25	25
trichinized	27	27
trichinizes	26	26
trichinizing	30	30
trichinoses	17	17
trichinosis	17	17
trichinous	17	17
trichite	13	13
trichites	14	14
trichlorfon	21	21
trichlorphon	24	24
trichocyst	20	20