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
trigons	10	10
trigos	8	8
trigram	12	12
trigrams	13	13
trigraph	15	15
trigraphic	20	20
trigraphs	16	16
trigs	7	7
trihalomethane	23	23
trihalomethanes	24	24
trihedra	11	11
trihedral	13	13
trihedrals	14	14
trihybrid	17	17
trihybrids	18	18
trihydroxy	24	24
trijet	15	15
trijets	16	16
trike	9	9
trikes	10	10
trilateral	12	12
trilbied	13	13
trilbies	12	12
trilby	12	12
trilinear	11	11