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
engrains	12	12
engram	12	12
engramme	17	17
engrammes	18	18
engrams	13	13
engrave	14	14
engraved	16	16
engraver	15	15
engravers	16	16
engraves	15	15
engraving	19	19
engravings	20	20
engross	10	10
engrossed	13	13
engrosser	12	12
engrossers	13	13
engrosses	12	12
engrossing	16	16
engrossingly	21	21
engrossment	18	18
engrossments	19	19
enhancer	15	15
enhancers	16	16
enharmonic	20	20
enharmonically	28	28