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
trophies	13	13
trophoblast	20	20
trophoblastic	25	25
trophoblasts	21	21
trophozoite	25	25
trophozoites	26	26
trophy	13	13
trophying	19	19
tropic	12	12
tropical	15	15
tropicalize	27	27
tropicalized	29	29
tropicalizes	28	28
tropicalizing	32	32
tropically	20	20
tropicals	16	16
tropics	13	13
tropin	10	10
tropine	11	11
tropines	12	12
tropins	11	11
tropism	13	13
tropisms	14	14
tropistic	15	15
tropocollagen	24	24