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
enframement	22	22
enframements	23	23
enframes	15	15
enframing	19	19
enfranchise	21	21
enfranchised	23	23
enfranchisement	29	29
enfranchises	22	22
enfranchising	26	26
engager	12	12
engagers	13	13
engender	13	13
engendered	16	16
engendering	19	19
engenders	14	14
engineer	12	12
engineered	15	15
engineering	18	18
engineers	13	13
engineries	14	14
enginery	14	14
engird	10	10
engirded	13	13
engirding	16	16
engirdle	13	13