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
xerophthalmic	34	34
xerophyte	23	23
xerophytes	24	24
xerophytic	27	27
xeroradiography	32	32
xerosere	15	15
xeroseres	16	16
xeroses	14	14
xerosis	14	14
xerothermic	26	26
xerotic	17	17
xerox	19	19
xeroxed	22	22
xeroxes	21	21
xeroxing	25	25
xerus	13	13
xeruses	15	15
xiphisterna	24	24
xiphisternum	29	29
xylocarp	24	24
xylocarps	25	25
xylograph	26	26
xylographer	28	28
xylographers	29	29
xylographic	31	31