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
earnestly	13	13
earnestness	13	13
earnests	9	9
earning	11	11
earnings	12	12
earns	6	6
earphone	14	14
earphones	15	15
earpiece	14	14
earpieces	15	15
earplug	14	14
earplugs	15	15
earring	10	10
earrings	11	11
ears	4	4
earshot	9	9
earshots	10	10
earsplitting	19	19
earstone	9	9
earstones	10	10
earth	7	7
earthborn	15	15
earthbound	18	18
earthed	10	10
earthen	10	10