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
ectotrophic	22	22
edger	8	8
edgers	9	9
edgier	9	9
edifier	11	11
edifiers	12	12
editor	7	7
editorial	11	11
editorialist	14	14
editorialists	15	15
editorialize	23	23
editorialized	25	25
editorializer	24	24
editorializers	25	25
editorializes	24	24
editorializing	28	28
editorially	16	16
editorials	12	12
editors	8	8
editorship	16	16
editorships	17	17
editress	9	9
editresses	11	11
editrices	13	13
editrix	15	15