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
enricher	14	14
enrichers	15	15
enriches	14	14
enriching	18	18
enrichment	20	20
enrichments	21	21
enrobe	10	10
enrobed	12	12
enrober	11	11
enrobers	12	12
enrobes	11	11
enrobing	15	15
enrol	7	7
enroll	9	9
enrolled	12	12
enrollee	11	11
enrollees	12	12
enroller	11	11
enrollers	12	12
enrolling	15	15
enrollment	17	17
enrollments	18	18
enrolls	10	10
enrolment	15	15
enrolments	16	16