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
emprises	14	14
emprize	22	22
emprizes	23	23
emptier	13	13
emptiers	14	14
empurple	19	19
empurpled	21	21
empurples	20	20
empurpling	24	24
empyreal	17	17
empyrean	17	17
empyreans	18	18
emulator	13	13
emulators	14	14
emulsifier	18	18
emulsifiers	19	19
enabler	12	12
enablers	13	13
enactor	11	11
enactors	12	12
enactory	14	14
enalapril	15	15
enalaprils	16	16
enameler	13	13
enamelers	14	14