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
tripe	8	8
tripedal	13	13
tripes	9	9
triphase	13	13
triphosphate	22	22
triphosphates	23	23
triphthong	20	20
triphthongal	23	23
triphthongs	21	21
tripinnate	15	15
tripinnately	20	20
triplane	13	13
triplanes	14	14
triple	10	10
tripled	12	12
triples	11	11
triplet	11	11
tripletail	15	15
tripletails	16	16
triplets	12	12
triplex	18	18
triplexed	21	21
triplexes	20	20
triplexing	24	24
triplicate	17	17