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
triennially	17	17
triennials	13	13
triennium	15	15
trienniums	16	16
triens	7	7
trientes	9	9
trier	5	5
trierarch	14	14
trierarchies	17	17
trierarchs	15	15
trierarchy	17	17
triers	6	6
tries	5	5
triethyl	13	13
trifecta	14	14
trifectas	15	15
triffid	14	14
triffids	15	15
trifid	10	10
trifle	10	10
trifled	12	12
trifler	11	11
triflers	12	12
trifles	11	11
trifling	15	15