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
embitter	14	14
embittered	17	17
embittering	20	20
embitterment	22	22
embitterments	23	23
embitters	15	15
emblazer	24	24
emblazers	25	25
emblazoner	27	27
emblazoners	28	28
emblazonry	29	29
embodier	15	15
embodiers	16	16
emborder	15	15
embordered	18	18
embordering	21	21
emborders	16	16
embosser	14	14
embossers	15	15
embouchure	23	23
embouchures	24	24
embower	16	16
embowered	19	19
embowering	22	22
embowers	17	17