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
truculent	16	16
truculently	21	21
trudge	10	10
trudged	12	12
trudgen	12	12
trudgens	13	13
trudgeon	13	13
trudgeons	14	14
trudger	11	11
trudgers	12	12
trudges	11	11
trudging	15	15
true	5	5
trueblue	14	14
trueblues	15	15
trueborn	13	13
truebred	13	13
trued	7	7
truehearted	15	15
trueheartedness	20	20
trueing	11	11
truelove	14	14
trueloves	15	15
trueness	10	10
truenesses	12	12