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
tripwires	15	15
triradiate	11	11
trireme	10	10
triremes	11	11
trisaccharide	22	22
trisaccharides	23	23
triscele	12	12
trisceles	13	13
trisect	10	10
trisected	13	13
trisecting	16	16
trisection	14	14
trisections	15	15
trisector	12	12
trisectors	13	13
trisects	11	11
triseme	10	10
trisemes	11	11
trisemic	14	14
trishaw	12	12
trishaws	13	13
triskele	13	13
triskeles	14	14
triskelia	14	14
triskelion	16	16