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
verbalize	26	26
verbalized	28	28
verbalizer	27	27
verbalizers	28	28
verbalizes	27	27
verbalizing	31	31
verbally	19	19
verbals	15	15
verbatim	18	18
verbed	14	14
verbena	15	15
verbenas	16	16
verbiage	17	17
verbiages	18	18
verbicide	20	20
verbicides	21	21
verbid	14	14
verbids	15	15
verbified	20	20
verbifies	19	19
verbify	19	19
verbifying	25	25
verbigeration	23	23
verbigerations	24	24
verbile	15	15