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
valkyr	17	17
valkyrie	19	19
valkyries	20	20
valkyrs	18	18
vallecular	21	21
valor	10	10
valorise	13	13
valorised	15	15
valorises	14	14
valorising	18	18
valorization	27	27
valorizations	28	28
valorize	22	22
valorized	24	24
valorizes	23	23
valorizing	27	27
valorous	14	14
valorously	19	19
valors	11	11
valour	12	12
valours	13	13
valuator	14	14
valuators	15	15
valuer	12	12
valuers	13	13