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
tricorns	12	12
tricot	9	9
tricotine	13	13
tricotines	14	14
tricots	10	10
trictrac	14	14
trictracs	15	15
tricuspid	17	17
tricuspids	18	18
tricycle	17	17
tricycled	19	19
tricycles	18	18
tricyclic	21	21
tricyclics	22	22
tricycling	22	22
trident	9	9
tridents	10	10
tridimensional	21	21
triduum	13	13
triduums	14	14
tried	6	6
triene	7	7
trienes	8	8
triennia	10	10
triennial	12	12