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
vermifuge	22	22
vermifuges	23	23
vermilion	18	18
vermilions	19	19
vermillion	20	20
vermillions	21	21
vermin	14	14
verminous	18	18
vermis	13	13
vermoulu	18	18
vermouth	18	18
vermouths	19	19
vermuth	17	17
vermuths	18	18
vernacle	17	17
vernacles	18	18
vernacular	20	20
vernacularism	26	26
vernacularisms	27	27
vernacularly	25	25
vernaculars	21	21
vernal	12	12
vernalization	29	29
vernalize	24	24
vernalized	26	26