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
troublesome	19	19
troublesomely	24	24
troublesomeness	24	24
troubling	17	17
troublous	15	15
troublously	20	20
troublousness	20	20
trough	11	11
troughs	12	12
trounce	12	12
trounced	14	14
trouncer	13	13
trouncers	14	14
trounces	13	13
trouncing	17	17
troupe	10	10
trouped	12	12
trouper	11	11
troupers	12	12
troupes	11	11
troupial	13	13
troupials	14	14
trouping	15	15
trouser	8	8
trousers	9	9