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
venters	12	12
ventilator	16	16
ventilators	17	17
ventilatory	19	19
ventral	13	13
ventrally	18	18
ventrals	14	14
ventricle	18	18
ventricles	19	19
ventricose	18	18
ventricular	21	21
ventriculi	20	20
ventriculus	22	22
ventriloquial	30	30
ventriloquially	35	35
ventriloquies	29	29
ventriloquism	32	32
ventriloquisms	33	33
ventriloquist	29	29
ventriloquistic	34	34
ventriloquists	30	30
ventriloquize	38	38
ventriloquized	40	40
ventriloquizing	43	43
ventriloquy	29	29