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
efferently	20	20
efferents	16	16
effervesce	23	23
effervesced	25	25
effervescence	30	30
effervescences	31	31
effervescent	26	26
effervescently	31	31
effervesces	24	24
effervescing	28	28
effloresce	20	20
effloresced	22	22
efflorescence	27	27
efflorescences	28	28
efflorescent	23	23
effloresces	21	21
efflorescing	25	25
effort	12	12
effortful	20	20
effortfully	25	25
effortfulness	25	25
effortless	17	17
effortlessly	22	22
effortlessness	22	22
efforts	13	13