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
embarkation	22	22
embarkations	23	23
embarked	19	19
embarking	22	22
embarkment	24	24
embarkments	25	25
embarks	17	17
embarrass	15	15
embarrassable	23	23
embarrassed	18	18
embarrassedly	23	23
embarrasses	17	17
embarrassing	21	21
embarrassingly	26	26
embarrassment	23	23
embarrassments	24	24
embarred	15	15
embarring	18	18
embars	12	12
embellisher	21	21
embellishers	22	22
ember	11	11
embers	12	12
embezzler	34	34
embezzlers	35	35