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
tripolis	12	12
tripos	9	9
triposes	11	11
trippant	15	15
tripped	14	14
tripper	13	13
trippers	14	14
trippet	13	13
trippets	14	14
trippier	14	14
trippiest	15	15
tripping	17	17
trippingly	22	22
trippings	18	18
trippy	14	14
trips	8	8
triptan	11	11
triptane	12	12
triptanes	13	13
triptans	12	12
triptyca	16	16
triptycas	17	17
triptych	18	18
triptychs	19	19
tripwire	14	14