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
effronteries	19	19
effrontery	19	19
egalitarian	15	15
egalitarianism	21	21
egalitarianisms	22	22
egalitarians	16	16
eger	6	6
egers	7	7
eggar	9	9
eggars	10	10
eggbeater	16	16
eggbeaters	17	17
eggcorn	15	15
eggcorns	16	16
egger	9	9
eggers	10	10
eggfruit	16	16
eggfruits	17	17
eggier	10	10
eglatere	11	11
eglateres	12	12
egocentric	19	19
egocentrically	27	27
egocentricities	24	24
egocentricity	24	24