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
varna	10	10
varnas	11	11
varnish	14	14
varnished	17	17
varnisher	16	16
varnishers	17	17
varnishes	16	16
varnishing	20	20
varnishy	17	17
varoom	13	13
varoomed	16	16
varooming	19	19
varooms	14	14
varroa	10	10
varroas	11	11
vars	8	8
varsities	13	13
varsity	13	13
varus	10	10
varuses	12	12
varve	13	13
varved	15	15
varves	14	14
vary	10	10
varying	16	16