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
zoomorphic	30	30
zoomorphs	26	26
zooplankter	29	29
zooplankters	30	30
zoosperm	23	23
zoosperms	24	24
zoosporangia	27	27
zoosporangium	32	32
zoospore	20	20
zoospores	21	21
zoosporic	24	24
zootier	16	16
zori	13	13
zoril	15	15
zorilla	18	18
zorillas	19	19
zorille	18	18
zorilles	19	19
zorillo	18	18
zorillos	19	19
zorils	16	16
zoris	14	14
zoster	15	15
zosters	16	16
zwitterion	23	23