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
zero	13	13
zeroed	16	16
zeroes	15	15
zeroing	19	19
zeros	14	14
zeroth	17	17
zester	15	15
zesters	16	16
zestier	16	16
ziggurat	22	22
ziggurats	23	23
zikkurat	26	26
zikkurats	27	27
zikurat	21	21
zikurats	22	22
zillionaire	23	23
zillionaires	24	24
zingara	19	19
zingare	19	19
zingari	19	19
zingaro	19	19
zinger	18	18
zingers	19	19
zingier	19	19
zipper	21	21