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
embrace	16	16
embraceable	24	24
embraced	18	18
embracement	24	24
embracements	25	25
embraceor	18	18
embraceors	19	19
embracer	17	17
embraceries	20	20
embracers	18	18
embracery	20	20
embraces	17	17
embracing	21	21
embracingly	26	26
embracive	22	22
embrangle	19	19
embrangled	21	21
embranglement	27	27
embranglements	28	28
embrangles	20	20
embrangling	24	24
embrasure	16	16
embrasures	17	17
embrittle	16	16
embrittled	18	18