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
earthenware	17	17
earthenwares	18	18
earthier	10	10
earthiest	11	11
earthily	13	13
earthiness	13	13
earthing	13	13
earthlier	12	12
earthliest	13	13
earthlight	17	17
earthlights	18	18
earthlike	16	16
earthliness	15	15
earthly	12	12
earthman	14	14
earthmen	14	14
earthmover	19	19
earthmovers	20	20
earthmoving	23	23
earthnut	12	12
earthnuts	13	13
earthpea	13	13
earthpeas	14	14
earthquake	26	26
earthquakes	27	27