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
turfless	13	13
turflike	17	17
turfman	15	15
turfmen	15	15
turfs	9	9
turfski	15	15
turfskiing	21	21
turfskis	16	16
turfy	11	11
turgencies	17	17
turgency	17	17
turgent	11	11
turgescence	21	21
turgescent	17	17
turgid	10	10
turgidities	15	15
turgidity	15	15
turgidly	15	15
turgidness	15	15
turgite	10	10
turgites	11	11
turgor	9	9
turgors	10	10
turion	8	8
turions	9	9