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
ecartes	10	10
eccentric	19	19
eccentrically	27	27
eccentricities	24	24
eccentricity	24	24
eccentrics	20	20
eccrine	14	14
echard	12	12
echards	13	13
echeveria	18	18
echeverias	19	19
echinoderm	20	20
echinodermatous	26	26
echinoderms	21	21
echiuroid	16	16
echiuroids	17	17
echocardiogram	28	28
echocardiograms	29	29
echoer	11	11
echoers	12	12
echogram	18	18
echograms	19	19
echovirus	19	19
echoviruses	21	21
eclair	10	10