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
embryonic	21	21
embryonically	29	29
embryons	17	17
embryophyte	26	26
embryophytes	27	27
embryos	15	15
emeer	8	8
emeerate	11	11
emeerates	12	12
emeers	9	9
emender	12	12
emenders	13	13
emerald	12	12
emeralds	13	13
emerg	10	10
emerge	11	11
emerged	13	13
emergence	18	18
emergences	19	19
emergencies	20	20
emergency	20	20
emergent	14	14
emergents	15	15
emerges	12	12
emerging	16	16