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
ecotourist	14	14
ecotourists	15	15
ecotours	12	12
ecphrases	17	17
ecphrasis	17	17
ecraseur	12	12
ecraseurs	13	13
ecru	8	8
ecrus	9	9
ectoderm	15	15
ectodermal	18	18
ectoderms	16	16
ectomere	14	14
ectomeres	15	15
ectomorph	20	20
ectomorphic	25	25
ectomorphs	21	21
ectoparasite	18	18
ectoparasites	19	19
ectoparasitic	22	22
ectosarc	14	14
ectosarcs	15	15
ectotherm	17	17
ectothermic	22	22
ectotherms	18	18