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
turnpike	17	17
turnpikes	18	18
turns	7	7
turnsole	11	11
turnsoles	12	12
turnspit	13	13
turnspits	14	14
turnstile	12	12
turnstiles	13	13
turnstone	12	12
turnstones	13	13
turntable	15	15
turntables	16	16
turnup	12	12
turnups	13	13
turnverein	17	17
turnvereins	18	18
turophile	16	16
turophiles	17	17
turpentine	16	16
turpentined	18	18
turpentines	17	17
turpentining	21	21
turpeth	13	13
turpeths	14	14