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
zippered	24	24
zippering	27	27
zippers	22	22
zippier	22	22
ziram	17	17
zirams	18	18
zircaloy	23	23
zircaloys	24	24
zircon	19	19
zirconia	21	21
zirconias	22	22
zirconic	24	24
zirconium	26	26
zirconiums	27	27
zircons	20	20
zither	17	17
zitherist	20	20
zitherists	21	21
zithern	19	19
zitherns	20	20
zithers	18	18
zoantharian	24	24
zoaria	15	15
zoarial	17	17
zoarium	20	20