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
engirdled	15	15
engirdles	14	14
engirdling	18	18
engirds	11	11
engirt	9	9
engorge	12	12
engorged	14	14
engorgement	20	20
engorgements	21	21
engorges	13	13
engorging	17	17
engraft	13	13
engrafted	16	16
engrafting	19	19
engraftment	21	21
engraftments	22	22
engrafts	14	14
engrail	11	11
engrailed	14	14
engrailing	17	17
engrails	12	12
engrain	11	11
engrained	14	14
engrainedly	19	19
engraining	17	17