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
trotlines	11	11
trots	5	5
trotted	8	8
trotter	7	7
trotters	8	8
trotting	11	11
trottings	12	12
trotyl	9	9
trotyls	10	10
trou	5	5
troubadour	16	16
troubadours	17	17
trouble	12	12
troubled	14	14
troublemaker	24	24
troublemakers	25	25
troublemaking	28	28
troubler	13	13
troublers	14	14
troubles	13	13
troubleshoot	19	19
troubleshooter	21	21
troubleshooters	22	22
troubleshooting	25	25
troubleshoots	20	20