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
trousseau	11	11
trousseaus	12	12
trousseaux	19	19
trout	6	6
troutier	9	9
troutiest	10	10
trouting	12	12
troutings	13	13
trouts	7	7
trouty	9	9
trouvere	13	13
trouveres	14	14
trouveur	14	14
trouveurs	15	15
trove	9	9
trover	10	10
trovers	11	11
troves	10	10
trow	7	7
trowed	10	10
trowel	10	10
troweled	13	13
troweler	12	12
trowelers	13	13
troweling	16	16