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
electrotyped	22	22
electrotyper	21	21
electrotypers	22	22
electrotypes	21	21
electrotyping	25	25
electroweak	22	22
electrowinning	26	26
electrowinnings	27	27
electrum	16	16
electrums	17	17
electuaries	16	16
electuary	16	16
eleemosynary	21	21
elementarily	20	20
elementariness	20	20
elementary	17	17
elevator	13	13
elevators	14	14
elicitor	12	12
elicitors	13	13
eliminator	15	15
eliminators	16	16
elixir	14	14
elixirs	15	15
elmier	10	10