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
egocentrics	20	20
egocentrism	20	20
egocentrisms	21	21
egregious	14	14
egregiously	19	19
egregiousness	19	19
egress	8	8
egressed	11	11
egresses	10	10
egressing	14	14
egression	12	12
egressions	13	13
egret	7	7
egrets	8	8
ehrlichioses	20	20
ehrlichiosis	20	20
eider	6	6
eiderdown	15	15
eiderdowns	16	16
eiders	7	7
eigenvector	21	21
eigenvectors	22	22
einkorn	13	13
einkorns	14	14
eirenic	11	11