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
turboprop	19	19
turboprops	20	20
turbos	10	10
turboshaft	19	19
turboshafts	20	20
turbot	10	10
turbots	11	11
turbulence	20	20
turbulences	21	21
turbulencies	22	22
turbulency	22	22
turbulent	16	16
turbulently	21	21
turdine	10	10
turducken	20	20
turduckens	21	21
tureen	8	8
tureens	9	9
turf	8	8
turfed	11	11
turfgrass	15	15
turfgrasses	17	17
turfier	11	11
turfiest	12	12
turfing	14	14