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
tubbier	14	14
tuber	9	9
tubercle	16	16
tubercles	17	17
tubercular	19	19
tuberculars	20	20
tuberculate	20	20
tuberculated	22	22
tuberculin	20	20
tuberculins	21	21
tuberculoid	21	21
tuberculoses	21	21
tuberculosis	21	21
tuberculous	21	21
tuberoid	13	13
tuberose	12	12
tuberoses	13	13
tuberosities	16	16
tuberosity	16	16
tuberous	13	13
tubers	10	10
tubework	19	19
tubeworks	20	20
tubeworm	18	18
tubeworms	19	19