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
electrofishing	26	26
electroform	21	21
electroformed	24	24
electroforming	27	27
electroforms	22	22
electrogeneses	21	21
electrogenesis	21	21
electrogenic	22	22
electrogram	20	20
electrograms	21	21
electroing	17	17
electrojet	23	23
electrojets	24	24
electrokinetic	26	26
electrokinetics	27	27
electroless	16	16
electrologist	20	20
electrologists	21	21
electrology	20	20
electrolysis	19	19
electrolyte	18	18
electrolytes	19	19
electrolytic	22	22
electrolyze	27	27
electrolyzed	29	29