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
empires	13	13
empiric	16	16
empirical	19	19
empirically	24	24
empiricism	22	22
empiricisms	23	23
empiricist	19	19
empiricists	20	20
empirics	17	17
employer	17	17
employers	18	18
emporia	13	13
emporium	18	18
emporiums	19	19
empower	16	16
empowered	19	19
empowering	22	22
empowerment	24	24
empowerments	25	25
empowers	17	17
empress	13	13
empressement	22	22
empressements	23	23
empresses	15	15
emprise	13	13