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
vertex	17	17
vertexes	19	19
vertical	16	16
verticalities	21	21
verticality	21	21
vertically	21	21
verticalness	21	21
verticals	17	17
vertices	15	15
verticil	16	16
verticillate	21	21
verticils	17	17
vertigines	17	17
vertiginous	19	19
vertiginously	24	24
vertigo	13	13
vertigoes	15	15
vertigos	14	14
vertisol	13	13
vertisols	14	14
verts	9	9
vertu	10	10
vertus	11	11
vervain	16	16
vervains	17	17