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
yttrias	9	9
yttric	11	11
yttrium	13	13
yttriums	14	14
yuckier	17	17
yukkier	18	18
yummier	16	16
yurt	7	7
yurta	8	8
yurts	8	8
zaatar	15	15
zaffar	21	21
zaffars	22	22
zaffer	21	21
zaffers	22	22
zaffir	21	21
zaffirs	22	22
zaffre	21	21
zaffres	22	22
zaire	14	14
zaires	15	15
zamarra	19	19
zamarras	20	20
zamarro	19	19
zamarros	20	20