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
enervation	16	16
enervations	17	17
enfetter	12	12
enfettered	15	15
enfettering	18	18
enfetters	13	13
enfever	15	15
enfevered	18	18
enfevering	21	21
enfevers	16	16
enfleurage	18	18
enfolder	14	14
enfolders	15	15
enforce	14	14
enforceability	27	27
enforceable	22	22
enforced	16	16
enforcement	22	22
enforcements	23	23
enforcer	15	15
enforcers	16	16
enforces	15	15
enforcing	19	19
enframe	14	14
enframed	16	16