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
vegetarianism	23	23
vegetarians	18	18
vehicular	20	20
veiler	11	11
veilers	12	12
veiner	11	11
veiners	12	12
veinier	12	12
velar	10	10
velaria	12	12
velarium	17	17
velarization	27	27
velarize	22	22
velarized	24	24
velarizes	23	23
velarizing	27	27
velars	11	11
veliger	14	14
veligers	15	15
velocimeter	22	22
velocimeters	23	23
velociraptor	23	23
velociraptors	24	24
velodrome	18	18
velodromes	19	19