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
virtualities	18	18
virtuality	18	18
virtually	18	18
virtue	11	11
virtueless	16	16
virtues	12	12
virtuosa	13	13
virtuosas	14	14
virtuose	13	13
virtuosi	13	13
virtuosic	17	17
virtuosities	17	17
virtuosity	17	17
virtuoso	13	13
virtuosos	14	14
virtuous	14	14
virtuously	19	19
virtuousness	19	19
virtuousnesses	21	21
virtus	11	11
virucidal	19	19
virucide	17	17
virucides	18	18
virulence	19	19
virulences	20	20