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
emir	7	7
emirate	10	10
emirates	11	11
emirs	8	8
emissaries	13	13
emissary	13	13
emitter	10	10
emitters	11	11
emmer	11	11
emmers	12	12
emocore	13	13
emocores	14	14
emoter	9	9
emoters	10	10
empaler	14	14
empalers	15	15
empathizer	27	27
empathizers	28	28
emperies	14	14
emperor	13	13
emperors	14	14
emperorship	22	22
emperorships	23	23
empery	14	14
empire	12	12