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
trowelled	15	15
trowelling	18	18
trowels	11	11
trowing	13	13
trows	8	8
trowsers	11	11
trowth	11	11
trowths	12	12
troy	6	6
troys	7	7
truancies	14	14
truancy	14	14
truant	8	8
truanted	11	11
truanting	14	14
truantly	13	13
truantries	12	12
truantry	12	12
truants	9	9
truce	9	9
truced	11	11
truces	10	10
trucing	14	14
truck	13	13
truckage	18	18