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
typewrites	18	18
typewriting	22	22
typewritten	20	20
typewrote	17	17
typier	11	11
typifier	16	16
typifiers	17	17
typograph	21	21
typographed	24	24
typographer	23	23
typographers	24	24
typographic	26	26
typographical	29	29
typographically	34	34
typographing	27	27
typographs	22	22
typography	24	24
tyramine	14	14
tyramines	15	15
tyrannic	15	15
tyrannical	18	18
tyrannically	23	23
tyrannicalness	23	23
tyrannicide	19	19
tyrannicides	20	20