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
ventrolateral	20	20
ventromedial	22	22
venture	13	13
ventured	15	15
venturer	14	14
venturers	15	15
ventures	14	14
venturesome	20	20
venturesomely	25	25
venturesomeness	25	25
venturi	13	13
venturing	18	18
venturis	14	14
venturous	16	16
venturously	21	21
venturousness	21	21
venular	14	14
vera	8	8
veracious	17	17
veraciously	22	22
veraciousness	22	22
veracities	17	17
veracity	17	17
veranda	13	13
verandaed	16	16