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
embrittlement	24	24
embrittlements	25	25
embrittles	17	17
embrittling	21	21
embrocation	21	21
embrocations	22	22
embroider	16	16
embroidered	19	19
embroiderer	18	18
embroiderers	19	19
embroideries	19	19
embroidering	22	22
embroiders	17	17
embroidery	19	19
embroil	14	14
embroiled	17	17
embroiling	20	20
embroilment	22	22
embroilments	23	23
embroils	15	15
embrown	17	17
embrowned	20	20
embrowning	23	23
embrowns	18	18
embrue	13	13