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
trolleybus	18	18
trolleybuses	20	20
trolleyed	14	14
trolleying	17	17
trolleys	12	12
trollied	11	11
trollies	10	10
trolling	13	13
trollings	14	14
trollish	12	12
trollop	12	12
trollops	13	13
trollopy	15	15
trolls	8	8
trolly	10	10
trollying	16	16
trombone	15	15
trombones	16	16
trombonist	17	17
trombonists	18	18
trommel	14	14
trommels	15	15
tromp	11	11
trompe	12	12
tromped	14	14