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
verandah	16	16
verandahed	19	19
verandahs	17	17
verandas	14	14
verapamil	20	20
verapamils	21	21
veratria	12	12
veratrias	13	13
veratridine	17	17
veratridines	18	18
veratrin	13	13
veratrine	14	14
veratrines	15	15
veratrins	14	14
veratrum	16	16
veratrums	17	17
verb	11	11
verbal	14	14
verbalism	20	20
verbalisms	21	21
verbalist	17	17
verbalistic	22	22
verbalists	18	18
verbalization	31	31
verbalizations	32	32