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
electioneering	22	22
electioneers	17	17
elector	11	11
electoral	14	14
electorally	19	19
electorate	14	14
electorates	15	15
electors	12	12
electress	13	13
electresses	15	15
electret	12	12
electrets	13	13
electric	15	15
electrical	18	18
electrically	23	23
electrician	19	19
electricians	20	20
electricities	20	20
electricity	20	20
electrics	16	16
electrification	26	26
electrified	19	19
electrifies	18	18
electrify	18	18
electrifying	24	24