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
zealotry	20	20
zebra	17	17
zebraic	22	22
zebrano	20	20
zebranos	21	21
zebras	18	18
zebrass	19	19
zebrasses	21	21
zebrawood	25	25
zebrawoods	26	26
zebrine	20	20
zebrines	21	21
zebroid	20	20
zedoaries	19	19
zedoary	19	19
zeitgeber	23	23
zeitgebers	24	24
zemindar	22	22
zemindaries	25	25
zemindars	23	23
zemindary	25	25
zephyr	22	22
zephyrs	23	23
zerk	17	17
zerks	18	18