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
endears	9	9
endeavor	14	14
endeavored	17	17
endeavoring	20	20
endeavors	15	15
endeavour	16	16
endeavoured	19	19
endeavouring	22	22
endeavours	17	17
ender	7	7
endergonic	18	18
endermic	16	16
enders	8	8
endocardia	16	16
endocardial	18	18
endocarditis	18	18
endocardium	21	21
endocarp	16	16
endocarps	17	17
endochondral	22	22
endocrine	15	15
endocrines	16	16
endocrinologic	26	26
endocrinologies	24	24
endocrinologist	24	24