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
eirenics	12	12
either	8	8
ejaculator	24	24
ejaculators	25	25
ejaculatory	27	27
ejector	19	19
ejectors	20	20
ekphrases	18	18
ekphrasis	18	18
elaborate	13	13
elaborated	15	15
elaborately	18	18
elaborateness	18	18
elaborates	14	14
elaborating	18	18
elaboration	16	16
elaborations	17	17
elaborative	19	19
elasmobranch	25	25
elasmobranchs	26	26
elastomer	13	13
elastomeric	18	18
elastomers	14	14
elater	7	7
elaterid	10	10