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
vortex	17	17
vortexes	19	19
vortical	16	16
vortically	21	21
vorticella	19	19
vorticellae	20	20
vorticellas	20	20
vortices	15	15
vorticism	19	19
vorticisms	20	20
vorticist	16	16
vorticists	17	17
vorticities	18	18
vorticity	18	18
vorticose	16	16
votaress	12	12
votaresses	14	14
votaries	12	12
votarist	12	12
votarists	13	13
votary	12	12
voter	9	9
voters	10	10
votress	11	11
votresses	13	13