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
valvar	15	15
valvular	19	19
vambrace	21	21
vambraces	22	22
vamper	16	16
vampers	17	17
vampier	17	17
vampire	17	17
vampires	18	18
vampiric	21	21
vampirish	21	21
vampirism	22	22
vampirisms	23	23
vanguard	17	17
vanguardism	23	23
vanguardisms	24	24
vanguardist	20	20
vanguardists	21	21
vanguards	18	18
vanisher	15	15
vanishers	16	16
vanitories	15	15
vanitory	15	15
vanner	12	12
vanners	13	13