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
enjoiner	19	19
enjoiners	20	20
enjoyer	19	19
enjoyers	20	20
enlarge	11	11
enlargeable	19	19
enlarged	13	13
enlargement	19	19
enlargements	20	20
enlarger	12	12
enlargers	13	13
enlarges	12	12
enlarging	16	16
enlister	10	10
enlisters	11	11
ennobler	14	14
ennoblers	15	15
enorm	9	9
enormities	14	14
enormity	14	14
enormous	13	13
enormously	18	18
enormousness	18	18
enquire	18	18
enquired	20	20