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
tyring	11	11
tyro	6	6
tyrocidin	16	16
tyrocidine	17	17
tyrocidines	18	18
tyrocidins	17	17
tyronic	13	13
tyropita	13	13
tyropitas	14	14
tyros	7	7
tyrosinase	13	13
tyrosinases	14	14
tyrosine	11	11
tyrosines	12	12
tyrothricin	19	19
tzar	13	13
tzardom	20	20
tzardoms	21	21
tzarevitch	28	28
tzarevitches	30	30
tzarevna	22	22
tzarevnas	23	23
tzarina	17	17
tzarinas	18	18
tzarism	19	19