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
yardmaster	16	16
yardmasters	17	17
yardmen	14	14
yards	8	8
yardstick	19	19
yardsticks	20	20
yardwand	16	16
yardwands	17	17
yardwork	18	18
yardworks	19	19
yare	6	6
yarely	11	11
yarer	7	7
yarest	8	8
yarmelke	18	18
yarmelkes	19	19
yarmulka	19	19
yarmulkas	20	20
yarmulke	19	19
yarmulkes	20	20
yarn	7	7
yarned	10	10
yarner	9	9
yarners	10	10
yarning	13	13