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
trustors	9	9
trusts	7	7
trustworthily	22	22
trustworthiness	22	22
trustworthy	19	19
trusty	9	9
truth	8	8
truther	10	10
truthers	11	11
truthful	16	16
truthfully	21	21
truthfulness	21	21
truths	9	9
try	5	5
trying	11	11
tryingly	16	16
tryma	10	10
trymata	12	12
tryout	9	9
tryouts	10	10
trypanosome	20	20
trypanosomes	21	21
trypanosomiases	24	24
trypanosomiasis	24	24
trypsin	13	13