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
trichocysts	21	21
trichogyne	20	20
trichogynes	21	21
trichoid	14	14
trichologist	20	20
trichologists	21	21
trichology	20	20
trichome	16	16
trichomes	17	17
trichomonad	21	21
trichomonads	22	22
trichomonal	21	21
trichomonas	20	20
trichomonases	22	22
trichomoniases	23	23
trichomoniasis	23	23
trichopteran	21	21
trichopterans	22	22
trichothecene	24	24
trichothecenes	25	25
trichotomies	20	20
trichotomous	21	21
trichotomously	26	26
trichotomy	20	20
trichromat	18	18