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
xylographical	34	34
xylographies	29	29
xylographs	27	27
xylography	29	29
xyster	15	15
xysters	16	16
yabber	14	14
yabbered	17	17
yabbering	20	20
yabbers	15	15
yachter	14	14
yachters	15	15
yager	9	9
yagers	10	10
yahrzeit	21	21
yahrzeits	22	22
yaird	8	8
yairds	9	9
yakitori	14	14
yakitoris	15	15
yakker	16	16
yakkers	17	17
yammer	14	14
yammered	17	17
yammerer	16	16