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
elytron	11	11
elytrous	12	12
elytrum	14	14
emailer	11	11
emailers	12	12
emanator	12	12
emanators	13	13
emancipator	21	21
emancipators	22	22
emancipatory	24	24
emarginate	16	16
emargination	19	19
emarginations	20	20
emasculator	19	19
emasculators	20	20
embalmer	18	18
embalmers	19	19
embar	11	11
embarcadero	21	21
embarcaderos	22	22
embargo	15	15
embargoed	18	18
embargoes	17	17
embargoing	21	21
embark	16	16