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
enduros	10	10
energetic	15	15
energetically	23	23
energetics	16	16
energid	11	11
energids	12	12
energies	11	11
energise	11	11
energised	13	13
energises	12	12
energising	16	16
energization	25	25
energizations	26	26
energize	20	20
energized	22	22
energizer	21	21
energizers	22	22
energizes	21	21
energizing	25	25
energy	11	11
enervate	13	13
enervated	15	15
enervates	14	14
enervating	18	18
enervatingly	23	23