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
embrued	15	15
embrues	14	14
embruing	18	18
embrute	14	14
embruted	16	16
embrutes	15	15
embruting	19	19
embryo	14	14
embryogeneses	24	24
embryogenesis	24	24
embryogenetic	27	27
embryogenic	25	25
embryogenies	23	23
embryogeny	23	23
embryoid	17	17
embryoids	18	18
embryological	28	28
embryologically	33	33
embryologies	23	23
embryologist	23	23
embryologists	24	24
embryology	23	23
embryon	16	16
embryonal	19	19
embryonated	21	21