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
tumblers	16	16
tumbrel	15	15
tumbrels	16	16
tumbril	15	15
tumbrils	16	16
tummler	15	15
tummlers	16	16
tumor	9	9
tumoral	12	12
tumorigenesis	20	20
tumorigenic	21	21
tumorigenicity	26	26
tumorlike	18	18
tumorous	13	13
tumors	10	10
tumour	11	11
tumours	12	12
tumular	13	13
tumultuary	19	19
tundra	9	9
tundras	10	10
tuner	7	7
tuners	8	8
tunneler	12	12
tunnelers	13	13