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
virilism	16	16
virilisms	17	17
virilities	15	15
virility	15	15
virilize	22	22
virilized	24	24
virilizes	23	23
virilizing	27	27
virion	11	11
virions	12	12
virl	9	9
virls	10	10
viroid	11	11
viroids	12	12
virologic	19	19
virological	22	22
virologically	27	27
virologies	17	17
virologist	17	17
virologists	18	18
virology	17	17
viroses	11	11
virosis	11	11
virtu	10	10
virtual	13	13