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
elaterids	11	11
elaterin	10	10
elaterins	11	11
elaters	8	8
elder	7	7
elderberries	17	17
elderberry	17	17
eldercare	14	14
eldercares	15	15
elderlies	12	12
elderliness	15	15
elderly	12	12
elders	8	8
eldership	16	16
elderships	17	17
eldorado	11	11
eldorados	12	12
eldress	9	9
eldresses	11	11
eldrich	14	14
eldritch	15	15
electioneer	16	16
electioneered	19	19
electioneerer	18	18
electioneerers	19	19