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
verve	13	13
verves	14	14
vervet	14	14
vervets	15	15
very	10	10
vesicular	18	18
vesicularities	23	23
vesicularity	23	23
vesper	13	13
vesperal	16	16
vesperals	17	17
vespers	14	14
vespertilian	21	21
vespertine	18	18
vespiaries	17	17
vespiary	17	17
vestiaries	14	14
vestiary	14	14
vestibular	19	19
vestimentiferan	27	27
vestral	12	12
vestries	12	12
vestry	12	12
vestryman	19	19
vestrymen	19	19