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
earthrise	11	11
earthrises	12	12
earths	8	8
earthset	10	10
earthsets	11	11
earthshaking	23	23
earthshakingly	28	28
earthshine	15	15
earthshines	16	16
earthstar	11	11
earthstars	12	12
earthward	15	15
earthwards	16	16
earthwork	18	18
earthworks	19	19
earthworm	17	17
earthworms	18	18
earthy	10	10
earwax	16	16
earwaxes	18	18
earwig	11	11
earwigged	17	17
earwigging	20	20
earwigs	12	12
earwitness	14	14