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
verite	10	10
verites	11	11
verities	12	12
verity	12	12
verjuice	25	25
verjuices	26	26
verjus	20	20
verjuses	22	22
vermeil	15	15
vermeils	16	16
vermes	13	13
vermian	15	15
vermicelli	22	22
vermicellis	23	23
vermicide	20	20
vermicides	21	21
vermicular	22	22
vermiculate	23	23
vermiculated	25	25
vermiculation	26	26
vermiculations	27	27
vermiculite	23	23
vermiculites	24	24
vermiculture	25	25
vermiform	22	22