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
elocutionary	20	20
eloigner	12	12
eloigners	13	13
eloiner	9	9
eloiners	10	10
eloper	10	10
elopers	11	11
elsewhere	15	15
elucidator	16	16
elucidators	17	17
eluder	9	9
eluders	10	10
elusory	11	11
elutriate	11	11
elutriated	13	13
elutriates	12	12
elutriating	16	16
elutriation	14	14
elutriations	15	15
elutriator	12	12
elutriators	13	13
elver	10	10
elvers	11	11
elytra	9	9
elytroid	12	12