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
electrophoresis	24	24
electrophoretic	27	27
electrophori	21	21
electrophorus	23	23
electroplate	20	20
electroplated	22	22
electroplates	21	21
electroplating	25	25
electroporation	23	23
electropositive	26	26
electroreceptor	25	25
electros	12	12
electroscope	22	22
electroscopes	23	23
electroshock	25	25
electroshocks	26	26
electrostatic	20	20
electrostatics	21	21
electrosurgery	23	23
electrosurgical	26	26
electrotherapy	25	25
electrothermal	24	24
electrotonic	20	20
electrotonus	18	18
electrotype	20	20