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
yearn	8	8
yearned	11	11
yearner	10	10
yearners	11	11
yearning	14	14
yearningly	19	19
yearnings	15	15
yearns	9	9
years	7	7
yeasayer	12	12
yeasayers	13	13
yeastier	10	10
yeller	10	10
yellers	11	11
yellower	15	15
yellowhammer	27	27
yellowhammers	28	28
yellowthroat	21	21
yellowthroats	22	22
yellowware	20	20
yellowwares	21	21
yelper	12	12
yelpers	13	13
yeomanries	16	16
yeomanry	16	16