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
virago	12	12
viragoes	14	14
viragos	13	13
viral	10	10
virally	15	15
virelai	12	12
virelais	13	13
virelay	14	14
virelays	15	15
viremia	14	14
viremias	15	15
viremic	17	17
vireo	9	9
vireos	10	10
vires	9	9
virescence	21	21
virescent	17	17
virga	11	11
virgae	12	12
virgas	12	12
virgate	13	13
virgates	14	14
virger	12	12
virgers	13	13
virgin	13	13