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
enamelware	18	18
enamelwares	19	19
enamor	10	10
enamored	13	13
enamoring	16	16
enamors	11	11
enamour	12	12
enamoured	15	15
enamouring	18	18
enamours	13	13
enantiomer	15	15
enantiomeric	20	20
enantiomers	16	16
enantiomorph	22	22
enantiomorphic	27	27
enantiomorphism	28	28
enantiomorphous	26	26
enantiomorphs	23	23
encephalogram	28	28
encephalograms	29	29
encephalograph	31	31
encephalographs	32	32
encephalography	34	34
enchanter	16	16
enchanters	17	17