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
zamindar	22	22
zamindari	23	23
zamindaris	24	24
zamindars	23	23
zander	17	17
zanders	18	18
zanier	16	16
zapper	21	21
zappers	22	22
zappier	22	22
zaratite	17	17
zaratites	18	18
zareba	18	18
zarebas	19	19
zareeba	19	19
zareebas	20	20
zarf	16	16
zarfs	17	17
zariba	18	18
zaribas	19	19
zarzuela	28	28
zarzuelas	29	29
zastruga	20	20
zastrugi	20	20
zealotries	20	20