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
zoetrope	20	20
zoetropes	21	21
zonary	18	18
zoner	15	15
zoners	16	16
zonular	19	19
zoochore	22	22
zoochores	23	23
zoogeographer	31	31
zoogeographers	32	32
zoogeographic	34	34
zoogeographical	37	37
zoogeography	32	32
zooier	15	15
zookeeper	25	25
zookeepers	26	26
zoolater	18	18
zoolaters	19	19
zoolatries	20	20
zoolatry	20	20
zoomer	18	18
zoomers	19	19
zoometries	22	22
zoometry	22	22
zoomorph	25	25