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
electrolyzes	28	28
electrolyzing	32	32
electromagnet	23	23
electromagnetic	28	28
electromagnets	24	24
electrometer	19	19
electrometers	20	20
electromyogram	28	28
electromyograms	29	29
electromyograph	31	31
electron	13	13
electronegative	26	26
electronic	18	18
electronica	19	19
electronically	26	26
electronics	19	19
electrons	14	14
electroosmosis	21	21
electroosmotic	24	24
electrophile	22	22
electrophiles	23	23
electrophilic	26	26
electrophorese	23	23
electrophoresed	25	25
electrophoreses	24	24