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
virginal	16	16
virginalist	19	19
virginalists	20	20
virginally	21	21
virginals	17	17
virginities	18	18
virginity	18	18
virgins	14	14
virgule	15	15
virgules	16	16
viricidal	18	18
viricide	16	16
viricides	17	17
virid	10	10
viridescent	20	20
viridian	14	14
viridians	15	15
viridities	15	15
viridity	15	15
virile	11	11
virilely	16	16
virilise	13	13
virilised	15	15
virilises	14	14
virilising	18	18