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
tyrannies	13	13
tyrannise	13	13
tyrannised	15	15
tyrannises	14	14
tyrannising	18	18
tyrannize	22	22
tyrannized	24	24
tyrannizer	23	23
tyrannizers	24	24
tyrannizes	23	23
tyrannizing	27	27
tyrannosaur	16	16
tyrannosaurid	19	19
tyrannosaurids	20	20
tyrannosaurs	17	17
tyrannosaurus	19	19
tyrannosauruses	21	21
tyrannous	14	14
tyrannously	19	19
tyranny	13	13
tyrant	9	9
tyrants	10	10
tyre	6	6
tyred	8	8
tyres	7	7