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
turbinal	14	14
turbinals	15	15
turbinate	14	14
turbinated	16	16
turbinates	15	15
turbine	12	12
turbines	13	13
turbit	10	10
turbith	13	13
turbiths	14	14
turbits	11	11
turbo	9	9
turbocar	15	15
turbocars	16	16
turbocharged	24	24
turbocharger	23	23
turbochargers	24	24
turboelectric	24	24
turbofan	16	16
turbofans	17	17
turbogenerator	21	21
turbogenerators	22	22
turbojet	21	21
turbojets	22	22
turbomachinery	29	29