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
volunteer	16	16
volunteered	19	19
volunteering	22	22
volunteerism	22	22
volunteerisms	23	23
volunteers	17	17
voluntourism	23	23
voluntourist	20	20
voluntourists	21	21
voluptuaries	22	22
voluptuary	22	22
vomer	12	12
vomerine	16	16
vomers	13	13
vomiter	14	14
vomiters	15	15
vomitories	17	17
vomitory	17	17
voracious	17	17
voraciously	22	22
voraciousness	22	22
voracities	17	17
voracity	17	17
vorlage	14	14
vorlages	15	15