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
ealdormen	15	15
ear	3	3
earache	12	12
earaches	13	13
earbud	11	11
earbuds	12	12
eardrop	11	11
eardrops	12	12
eardrum	12	12
eardrums	13	13
eared	6	6
earflap	14	14
earflaps	15	15
earful	11	11
earfuls	12	12
earhole	10	10
earholes	11	11
earing	9	9
earings	10	10
earl	5	5
earlap	10	10
earlaps	11	11
earldom	12	12
earldoms	13	13
earless	8	8