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
varices	14	14
varicocele	21	21
varicoceles	22	22
varicolored	20	20
varicose	15	15
varicosed	17	17
varicosities	19	19
varicosity	19	19
varied	11	11
variedly	16	16
variegate	15	15
variegated	17	17
variegates	16	16
variegating	20	20
variegation	18	18
variegations	19	19
variegator	16	16
variegators	17	17
varier	10	10
variers	11	11
varies	10	10
varietal	13	13
varietals	14	14
varieties	13	13
variety	13	13